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S. 2126 (96th)

A bill relating to certain leases involving the Secretary of the Interior and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 December 1979

Last action

9 October 1980 · Became law

Status

Public Law 96-401.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

20 June 2025

Energy

Summary

Cancels all coal leases and permits issued under the Act of May 11, 1938, including those involving the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to receive, consider, and pay claims for damages arising out of such cancellation. Directs the Secretary to file an annual report with Congress relative to claims submitted under this Act. Requires all such claims to be filed with the Secretary within 12 months of the date of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 12 December 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 December 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-883.

    Source: Committee

  4. 1 August 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-883.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 August 1980

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 August 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 August 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 23 September 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 96-1370.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 September 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 96-1370.

    Source: Committee

  10. 29 September 1980

    Passed

    Measure passed House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 September 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 September 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up by consent calendar in House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 October 1980

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  14. 1 October 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  15. 1 October 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  16. 1 October 1980

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 October 1980

    President

    Public Law 96-401.

    Source: President

  18. 9 October 1980

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  19. 9 October 1980

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 10 October 1980

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 18 August 1980

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 1 August 1980

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 12 December 1979

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