United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3848 — Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

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Summary

Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act This bill reaffirms federal recognition and the rights and privileges of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Cheboygan County, Michigan. The band is eligible for all federal services and benefits available to other federally recognized Indian tribes. This bill designates the service area for the delivery of federal services to the band and to other Indians nearby. The Department of the Interior must acquire land in Cheboygan County, Michigan, and other geographic areas and must hold these lands in trust for the benefit of the band. This bill sets forth criteria and evidentiary requirements for determining the initial membership of the band. The band must provide a copy of its base roll to the Bureau of Indian Affairs within one year. The initial constitution of the band shall be the constitution submitted by the band to the Office of Federal Acknowledgment on May 2, 2005.

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3848 do?
Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act This bill reaffirms federal recognition and the rights and privileges of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Cheboygan County, Michigan. The band is eligible for all federal services and benefits available to other federally recognized Indian tribes. This bill designates the service area for the delivery of federal services to the band and to other Indians nearby. The Department of the Interior must acquire land in Cheboygan County, Michigan, and other geographic areas and must hold these lands in trust for the benefit of the band. This bill sets forth criteria and evidentiary requirements for determining the initial membership of the band. The band must provide a copy of its base roll to the Bureau of Indian Affairs within one year. The initial constitution of the band shall be the constitution submitted by the band to the Office of Federal Acknowledgment on May 2, 2005.
Who sponsors HR 3848?
HR 3848 is sponsored by Dan Benishek (R).
What is the current status of HR 3848?
This bill died with 114th 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 3848?
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