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A bill to restore Federal services to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

Became Public Law No: 103-323.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 28, 1993

Affirms Federal recognition of, and makes eligible for Federal services, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. States that the Band's service area shall consist of specified counties in Michigan and Indiana.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D–MI

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
  • Indian Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 103-323.

  2. Became Public Law No: 103-323.

  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 passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 373).

    House roll call 373 · Individual votes
  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 373).

    House roll call 373 · Individual votes
  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 1066.

  12. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  13. The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert Menendez to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  14. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 502 and Rule XXIII.

  15. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1066 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  16. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 502. (consideration: CR H6721-6732)

  17. Rule H. Res. 502 passed House.

  18. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 502 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1066 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  19. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.

  20. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-620.

  21. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-620.

  22. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  23. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. Late Referral to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs (Aug 30, 94).

  25. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  26. Received in the House.

  27. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  28. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  29. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  30. Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S6779)

  31. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.

  32. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-266.

  33. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-266.

  34. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  35. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-543.

  36. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  37. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6857-6858)

  38. Introduced in Senate

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