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A bill to make certain technical corrections in laws relating to Native Americans, and for other purposes.

See H.R.1358.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 28, 1995

Amends the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1994 and the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1992 to extend certain deadlines under such Acts.

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Who introduced it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
  • Indian Affairs Committee
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    1. See H.R.1358.

    2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.

    3. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    4. Received in the House.

    5. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    6. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    8. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S18250-18251)

    9. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S18250-18251)

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

    11. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S17668-17669)

    12. Introduced in Senate

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