Issues & Legislation
Issues
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
A summary of Indian County provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and relevant links.
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Appropriations and Budget
Relevant press releases, hearings and documents related to Indian Affairs appropriations and budget requests.
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Federal Recognition Of Tribes
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to federal recognition.
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Health Care Reauthorization And Reform
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to health care in Indian Country.
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Indian Economic Development
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to economic development in Indian Country.
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Indian Education
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to Indian education.
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Indian Energy
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to Indian energy.
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Indian Water Rights
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to Indian water rights.
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Tribal Law And Order
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to public safety in Indian Country.
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Tribal Transportation
Relevant press releases, hearings, legislation and documents related to tribal transportation.
Key Legislation
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S.3471, Native American Employment Act of 2010
Date Introduced: 06/09/2010
Sponsor: Senator Byron Doran
Native American Employment Act of 2010
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S.1790, Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009
Date Introduced: 10/15/2009
Sponsor: Senator Byron Dorgan
The purpose of this Act is to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes.
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S.1635, 7th Generation Promise: Indian Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2009
Date Introduced: 08/06/2009
Sponsor: Senator Byron Dorgan
The purpose of this Act is to establish an Indian Youth telemental health demonstration project, to enhance the provision of mental health care services to Indian youth, and for other purposes.
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S.RES.342, A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Date Introduced: 11/05/2009
Sponsor: Senator Byron Dorgan
The purpose of this resolution is to recognize the celebration of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during November 2009 and honor Native heritage, culture and contributions to the United States.
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S.1703, A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes
Date Introduced: 09/24/2009
Sponsor: Senator Byron Dorgan
The purpose of this Act is to amend the Act commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act to apply the Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became recognized.
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S. 797, Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009
Date Introduced: 04/02/2009
Sponsor: Senator Byron L. Dorgan
The purpose of this Act to clarify the responsibilities of federal, state, tribal, and local governments with respect to crimes committed in tribal communities.