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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 17, 2012
Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to revise tribal self-governance requirements.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Self-Governance, to select up to 50 new Indian tribes per year from those eligible to participate in self-governance.
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Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8072)
Introduced in Senate
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