Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
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HR 1461 — Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
Last action — Received in the Senate.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act - Authorizes the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease or transfer water rights that were adjudicated to the Tribe in State v. Lewis, provided the lease or transfer is for no more than 99 years and complies with the laws of New Mexico. Makes this Act inapplicable to the lease or transfer of the adjudicated water rights for use on the Tribe's reservation.
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Received in the Senate.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6075)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6075-6076)
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Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-307.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsors
- Stevan Pearce · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1461 do?
- Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act - Authorizes the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease or transfer water rights that were adjudicated to the Tribe in State v. Lewis, provided the lease or transfer is for no more than 99 years and complies with the laws of New Mexico. Makes this Act inapplicable to the lease or transfer of the adjudicated water rights for use on the Tribe's reservation.
- Who sponsors HR 1461?
- HR 1461 is sponsored by Stevan Pearce (R).
- What is the current status of HR 1461?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1461?
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