United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1556 — To amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs, and for other purposes.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land taken into trust for the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico to be used for economic development projects that fund the educational, health, or cultural functions of the Santa Fe Indian School. (Currently, the land is to be used solely for the educational, health, or cultural functions of that school.)

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3711)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1556.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)

  6. Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-306.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.

  12. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1556 do?
Amends the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land taken into trust for the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico to be used for economic development projects that fund the educational, health, or cultural functions of the Santa Fe Indian School. (Currently, the land is to be used solely for the educational, health, or cultural functions of that school.)
Who sponsors HR 1556?
HR 1556 is sponsored by Ben Lujan (D).
What is the current status of HR 1556?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 1556?
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