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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 7, 1993
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act - Confirms and extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena Band of Choctaw of Louisiana. Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the Secretary of the Interior, upon the written request of the Council, conducts an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of tribal officials. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate an economic development plan with the Tribe.
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Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] · D–LA
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For Further Action See H.R.2366.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10619-10620)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10619-10620)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 168.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-116.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-116.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6911-6912)
Introduced in Senate
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