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H.R.734 / 103rd Congress

To amend the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the extension of certain Federal benefits, services, and assistance to the Pascua Yaqui Indians of Arizona, and for other purposes".

Became Public Law No: 103-357.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 2, 1993

Extends: (1) Federal recognition to the Pasqua Yaqui Indians of Arizona (the Tribe); and (2) the enrollment deadline for all U.S. citizens of Yaqui blood who apply for enrollment in the Tribe within three years after enactment of this Act.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-2] · D–AZ

Committees

  • Indian Affairs Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
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Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 103-357.

  2. Became Public Law No: 103-357.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  9. Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  11. Mr. Richardson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S12208-12209)

  14. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S12208-12209)

  15. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.

  16. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment. With written report No. 103-338.

  17. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment. With written report No. 103-338.

  18. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  19. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

  20. Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  21. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H5632-5633)

  23. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H5632-5633)

  24. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  25. Considered under suspension of the rules.

  26. Mr. Richardson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  27. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-204.

  28. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.

  29. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-204.

  30. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  31. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  32. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

  33. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  34. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  35. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

  36. Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.

  37. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  38. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E232)

  39. Introduced in House

  40. Introduced in House

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