Search Results: keywords:"federally recognized indian tribe list act of 1994"

  • H. R. 7826 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to certain grants authorized for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:401

    H.R. 7826 proposes changes to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The bill focuses on improving law enforcement on tribal lands by ensuring that there are programs for providing written...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7826 wants to update a law to help police on tribal lands by making sure people get letters when a court says they must stay away from someone, but it might be too costly and confusing without clear details on how it will be paid for or measured.

  • H. R. 1246 — To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:347

    H. R. 1246 aims to allow leases of up to 99 years for lands that are held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. This bill seeks to amend an existing act, specifically the Act of August 9, 1955, to include other Indian tribes recognized by the Secretary under the...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, it says that some Native American tribes can lease out their land for nearly 100 years, which can help them plan better for their future. It's like when you let someone borrow your toys for a long time, so they know they can play with them for a while and take care of them.

  • H. R. 1246 — An Act To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:186

    H. R. 1246 allows for the leasing of land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes for up to 99 years. This bill amends a previous act from August 9, 1955, to include land from any Indian tribe on a list published by the Secretary under the Federally Recognized...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill lets American Indian tribes lease their special land for up to 99 years, meaning they can let others use their land for a long time, which was decided by the people in charge in Washington, D.C.

  • H. R. 1246 — An Act To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:194

    H. R. 1246 aims to extend the authorization for leases up to 99 years for lands held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes. The bill modifies a previous law by allowing such long-term leases for any Indian tribe listed by the Secretary under the Federally Recognized...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1246 is a plan that lets certain Native American tribes rent their special land for up to 99 years, so they can have more choices for using their land in the best way.