United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3764 — Tribal Recognition Act of 2016

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.

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Summary

Tribal Recognition Act of 2016 This bill replaces the process for federal recognition of Indian tribes. Indian groups may only be recognized as an Indian tribe by Congress. Groups that are not federally recognized may submit a petition for federal recognition to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and may file a letter of intent in advance. Groups may not be factions of recognized Indian tribes and may not have been denied federal recognition.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-847.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.

  7. Subcommittee Hearings Held (Part II).

  8. Subcommittee Hearings Held (Part I).

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  11. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3764 do?
Tribal Recognition Act of 2016 This bill replaces the process for federal recognition of Indian tribes. Indian groups may only be recognized as an Indian tribe by Congress. Groups that are not federally recognized may submit a petition for federal recognition to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and may file a letter of intent in advance. Groups may not be factions of recognized Indian tribes and may not have been denied federal recognition.
Who sponsors HR 3764?
HR 3764 is sponsored by Rob Bishop (R).
What is the current status of HR 3764?
This bill died with 114th 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 3764?
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