A bill to repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Indians.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed Senate (House next) on May 27, 2021
This bill passed in the Senate on May 27, 2021 and goes to the House next for consideration.
5 Cosponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“OHalleran Sees Tribal Rights Bill Pass House, Introduces New Legislation to Repeal Outdated Laws Targeting Native Americans”
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Rep. Tom O’Halleran [D-AZ1]
on May 12, 2021
History
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Sep 14, 2016
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Earlier Version —
Ordered Reported
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2796 (114th). |
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Nov 29, 2017
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Earlier Version —
Passed Senate (House next)
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 343 (115th). |
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Mar 17, 2021
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Introduced
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Mar 24, 2021
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Ordered Reported
A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. |
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Apr 28, 2021
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Reported by Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions. |
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May 27, 2021
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Passed Senate (House next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Passed House
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Signed by the President
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S. 789 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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