Search Results: keywords:"federally recognized tribes"

  • 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.

  • S. 4558 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the right of members of a federally recognized Indian Tribe in the United States and First Nations individuals in Canada to cross the borders of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:316

    S. 4558, also known as the "Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. This bill proposes changes that would allow any member or potential member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe in the United States, as well as individuals...

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, this bill wants to make it easier for members of Native American Tribes in the United States and certain Indigenous people in Canada to cross the border into the U.S. without having to prove they are at least half Native American by blood.

  • 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.

  • H. R. 9695 — To support Tribal co-stewardship, restore and protect bison, grizzly bear, and wolf populations, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,014

    H.R. 9695, titled the “Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act,” aims to support the co-stewardship of American Indian Tribes in restoring and protecting the populations of bison, grizzly bears, and wolves. The bill proposes establishing...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a special plan to help take care of bison, grizzly bears, and wolves by working together with Native American Tribes. It wants to make sure these animals have safe places to live and that people don’t hurt them unless it's really necessary, but it doesn't say exactly how much money this will need or where it will come from.