Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act

Summary

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Band). Provides that all Federal laws applicable to Indians will also apply to the Band, unless they are inconsistent with this Act. Makes the Band and its members eligible for all Federal benefits furnished to federally-recognized Indian tribes. Makes the Indian Reorganization Act applicable to the Band. Requires the Band, within six months of the enactment of this Act, 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 held in trust by the United States for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and occupied by the band to the United States to be held in trust for the Band. Directs the Secretary, at the request of the Band, to hold in trust for the Band specified lands in Gogebic County, Michigan.

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Timeline

1. 1 December 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 December 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 December 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 March 1988

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

5. 13 April 1988

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

6. 13 April 1988

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 April 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 350.

   Source: Calendars

8. 26 April 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Consent Calendar No: 17.

   Source: Calendars

9. 26 April 1988

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-584.

   Source: Committee

10. 26 April 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-584.

    Source: Committee

11. 2 May 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

12. 2 May 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 2 May 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.

    Source: Floor

14. 9 May 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.

    Source: Calendars

15. 14 July 1988

    Floor

    Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1735 amended.

    Source: Floor

16. 14 July 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1735 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

17. 26 July 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

18. 10 August 1988

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 10 August 1988

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

20. 25 August 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

21. 30 August 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

22. 30 August 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

23. 8 September 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-420.

    Source: President

24. 8 September 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

25. 8 September 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

5 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 9 September 1988

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 14 July 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 2 May 1988

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 April 1988

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 December 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2] · R · Cosponsor
• FRED UPTON · R · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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