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H.J.Res. 68 (110th)

To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.

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Introduced

11 December 2007

Last action

11 December 2007 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Tom Cole, Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Betty McCollum, Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Linda Sánchez, Sheila Jackson Lee, COLLIN PETERSON, RON KIND, Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Robert Wittman, JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Timothy Walz, Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land. Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the U.S. government regarding Indian tribes. Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history. Commends the state governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all state governments to do the same. Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes or supports any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 11 December 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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  2. 11 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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