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S. 1871 (98th)

A bill to allow all restricted Indian lands to be leased for 99 years with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.

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Introduced

21 September 1983

Last action

7 March 1984 · Committee

Status

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-811.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]

Subjects

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20 June 2025

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Summary

Amends the Act of August 9, 1955, to permit the leasing of restricted Indian lands for a maximum term of ninety-nine years, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior upon a determination that such leasing is in the best interests of the Indian owner.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-811.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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