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S 546 — Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.

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Summary

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana. Directs the Tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to maintain such membership roll. Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.

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Action History

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.

  2. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 112-198. Additional views filed.

  3. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-32.

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 546 do?
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana. Directs the Tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to maintain such membership roll. Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.
Who sponsors S 546?
S 546 is sponsored by Jon Tester (D).
What is the current status of S 546?
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 S 546?
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