VoterlyH.R. 375: To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
116th Congress · Sponsored from Oklahoma · In committee
What this bill does
This bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became recognized. The amendments made by this bill are retroactively effective as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act. This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that the Department of the Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act was enacted.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-01-09
- Policy area Native Americans
- Cosponsors 28
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] introduced H.R. 375. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 375 do?
This bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became recognized. The amendments made by this bill are retroactively effective as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act. This effectively overrules the Su…
Who sponsored H.R. 375?
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R) of Oklahoma is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 375?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 375 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.