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S. 5227 — To reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationships of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,919
S. 5227 aims to reaffirm and clarify the recognition of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan as a federally recognized Indian tribe. The bill provides the tribe with access to federal services and benefits that are typically available to recognized tribes,...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 5227 wants to make sure the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians in Michigan are officially recognized as a Native American tribe, so they can get special help from the government, like land and other benefits, just like other recognized tribes do.
S. 465 — An Act To require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,261
S. 465 aims to enhance the reporting and coordination of law enforcement efforts related to missing or murdered Native Americans. It establishes a framework for appointing Tribal facilitators to improve data management on such cases. The bill also sets up a grant program to...
Simple Explanation
S. 465 is a bill that wants to make sure missing or hurt Native American people are found faster by having different police groups work better together and share information about these cases. It also talks about giving money to help train people and checks that everyone involved in the cases is doing their job properly.
H. R. 1240 — An Act To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:539
H.R. 1240, known as the “Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023,” aims to transfer certain federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These lands will be taken into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, becoming part of...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 1240 is like a plan to change who takes care of some special pieces of land from the Army to a group that helps American Indians. These lands will be given to the Winnebago Tribe to use, but they can't build casinos on them.
H. R. 1240 — To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:828
H. R. 1240 proposes the transfer of administrative control over certain federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These lands would then be taken into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, integrating them into the Winnebago...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about moving some lands from the Army to the group that helps Native American tribes, so they can be part of the Winnebago Tribe's home. However, the people on these lands won't be allowed to play certain types of casino games there.
H. R. 1240 — An Act To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:596
H.R. 1240, titled the “Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023,” aims to transfer control of certain federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It allows these lands to be held in trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, integrating them...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1240 is a bill that wants to take some pieces of land and give them to a group called the Winnebago Tribe so they can use it as part of their home. But on these lands, they can't build places to play games for money, like casinos.
H. R. 1240 — An Act To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:568
H.R. 1240, also known as the "Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023," aims to transfer certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bill designates these lands as part of the Winnebago Reservation and holds them in trust for the Winnebago Tribe of...
Simple Explanation
The "Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023" is about moving some land from one part of the government to another so that the Winnebago Tribe can have it. However, people can't use this land for certain kinds of games like casinos.
S. 465 — To require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians, and for other purposes.
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November 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,058
S. 465, known as the "Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act" or "BADGES for Native Communities Act," aims to improve the handling of cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous people. It requires federal law enforcement to report on related cases and...
Simple Explanation
The "BADGES for Native Communities Act" is a plan to help find and protect missing or hurt Native American people by making sure police share information and work better with Native tribes. It sets up a pot of money, like a big piggy bank with $1,000,000 each year from 2025 to 2029, to help everyone work together and stay safe.
S. 385 — An Act To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:386
S. 385 amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to establish grant programs aimed at supporting Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian...
Simple Explanation
S. 385 is like a big piggy bank with $35 million inside that the government wants to use to help Native American and Hawaiian tribes make their homes nice places for visitors to see, but it's not very clear on how to share the money fairly or what exactly they want to accomplish.
H. R. 9630 — To extend Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,635
H.R. 9630 seeks to grant Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, making them eligible for federal services and benefits typically provided to recognized tribes. It acknowledges the tribe's historical presence and connection to their lands,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9630 is a bill that wants to officially recognize the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, allowing them to receive special help from the government, but they are not allowed to have casinos.

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