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H.R. 6588 (97th)

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Recognition Act

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Introduced

14 June 1982

Last action

29 December 1982 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-391.

Sponsors

Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]

Subjects

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Source updated

20 June 2025

Summary

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Oregon ("the tribe"). Restores all rights and privileges of the tribe and its members, under any Federal authority, which may have been diminished or lost under specified Federal law. Makes the tribe and its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of or residence on, a reservation. Provides that, except as specifically provided, nothing in this Act shall alter any property right or obligation, any contractual right or obligation, or any obligation for taxes already levied. Permits the tribe to organize and to adopt a self-governing document. Directs the tribe to file a copy of its self-governing document with the Secretary of the Interior. Provides tribal membership for those on the tribal roll and their descendents. Limits those who may participate in any distribution of funds pursuant to a specified judgment. Authorizes the Secretary to make rules necessary to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 July 1982

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 September 1982

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 September 1982

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 September 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Consent Calendar No: 54.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 23 September 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 536.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 23 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 97-862.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 97-862.

    Source: Committee

  11. 29 September 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 September 1982

    Passed

    Passed Over by House Without Prejudice.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 December 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 December 1982

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  17. 17 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 December 1982

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  19. 17 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  20. 17 December 1982

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  21. 20 December 1982

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  22. 21 December 1982

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 21 December 1982

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 29 December 1982

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-391.

    Source: President

  25. 29 December 1982

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  26. 29 December 1982

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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