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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Aug 17, 1994
Mohegan Nation of Connecticut Land Claims Settlement Act of 1994 - Provides for the settlement of land claims between the Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut and its subdivisions. Ratifies the Agreement between the Tribe and the Town of Montville. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take and hold certain lands in trust for the Mohegan Tribe as its initial reservation upon satisfaction of certain environmental requirements. Extends Connecticut criminal jurisdiction over the Mohegan Reservation.
People & committees
Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D–CT
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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4653 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S13961)
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4653 as an amendment.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-339.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-339.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-938.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9940)
Introduced in Senate
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