United States · Law · HR
H.R. 6588 (97th)
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Recognition Act
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
Discovery layer
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
14 June 1982
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 June 1982
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
14 June 1982
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 1982
Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
15 September 1982
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
15 September 1982
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
23 September 1982
Calendars
Placed on Consent Calendar No: 54.
Source: Calendars
23 September 1982
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 536.
Source: Calendars
23 September 1982
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 97-862.
Source: Committee
23 September 1982
Reported
Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 97-862.
Source: Committee
29 September 1982
Floor
Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.
Source: Floor
29 September 1982
Passed
Passed Over by House Without Prejudice.
Source: Floor
6 December 1982
Passed
Passed House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
6 December 1982
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
6 December 1982
Floor
Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.
Source: Floor
9 December 1982
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
17 December 1982
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 December 1982
Discharge
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
17 December 1982
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 December 1982
Committee
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
20 December 1982
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
21 December 1982
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 December 1982
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
29 December 1982
Became law
Became Public Law No: 97-391.
Source: President
29 December 1982
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
29 December 1982
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
2 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 30 December 1982
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 14 June 1982
Sponsors
- Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] · D · Sponsor
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- · hsii00 · Standing
Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/6588
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hr/6588
- us · 97-hr-6588 · source updated 20 June 2025