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H.R. 939 (107th)

Swan Creek Black River Confederated Ojibwa Tribes of Michigan Act

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Introduced

8 March 2001

Last action

8 March 2001 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

19 August 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Swan Creek Black River Confederated Ojibwa Tribes of Michigan Act - Restores and reaffirms Federal recognition of the Swan Creek Black River Confederated Ojibwa Tribes of Michigan Indians as a distinct Indian tribe. Provides for the Tribe's tribal lands to be taken by the Secretary of Interior in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Directs the Tribe to conduct by secret ballot an election to adopt a constitution and bylaws for the Tribe.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

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  2. 8 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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