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S. 39: Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2017

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A bill to extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Jon Tester

Sponsor. Senior Senator for Montana. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 22, 2017
Length: 8 pages
Introduced:

Jan 5, 2017

Status:

Ordered Reported on Feb 8, 2017

The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on February 8, 2017.

Prognosis:

30% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Mar 1, 2007
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 724 (110th).
Oct 27, 2009
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1936 (111th).
Jul 28, 2011
 
Earlier Version — Ordered Reported

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 546 (112th).
Apr 2, 2014
 
Earlier Version — Ordered Reported

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 161 (113th).
Mar 18, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Ordered Reported

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 35 (114th).
Jan 5, 2017
 
Introduced

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Feb 8, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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May 22, 2017
 
Reported by Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

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Passed Senate (House next)

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Passed House

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Signed by the President

S. 39 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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