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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 2, 1995
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments Act of 1995 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to establish (in lieu of the National Indian Gaming Commission) the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Commission as an independent U.S. agency. Directs the Commission to establish minimum Federal standards for background investigations, licensing, and security. Grants the Commission investigatory authority. Sets forth the regulatory framework for class II and III gaming. Directs the President to establish the Advisory Committee on Minimum Regulatory Requirements and Licensing Standards. Sets forth requirements for: (1) licensing; (2) conduct of class I, II, and III gaming on Indian lands; and (3) contract review. Sets forth civil penalty and judicial review provisions. Funds the Commission from authorized appropriations and class II and III gaming fees. Proscribes, with specified exceptions, gaming on trust lands. Applies specified tax withholding and bank reporting requirements to Indian gaming operations. Requires the Commission to make certain law enforcement information available to State and tribal authorities.
People & committees
Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-241.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-241.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3401-3402, S3411-3416)
Introduced in Senate
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