Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act

Summary

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Provides that all Federal laws applicable to Indians, including the Indian Reorganization Act, will apply to the Band, unless they are inconsistent with this Act. Requires the Band to submit to the Secretary of the Interior its membership roll listing all eligible individuals. Sets forth membership requirements. Requires the Secretary, after completing the roll, to immediately publish notice in the Federal Register. Directs the Band to ensure that the roll is maintained and is current. Requires the Secretary to transfer the land which is currently held in trust by the United States for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to be held in trust for the Band.

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Timeline

1. 30 September 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 September 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 April 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 6 July 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 784.

   Source: Calendars

5. 6 July 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-414.

   Source: Committee

6. 6 July 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-414.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 July 1988

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate.

   Source: Floor

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Documents

3 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 July 1988

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 6 July 1988

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 September 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• · slia00 · Other

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