VoterlyH.R. 91: Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from Oregon · In committee
What this bill does
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds. The bill applies to land held by the United States for the benefit of the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The BIA may enter into contracts with tribes or tribal organizations to improve sanitation, safety conditions, and access to electricity, sewer, and water infrastructure on this land. The Government Accountability Office must report whether the sanitation and safety conditions on the lands have improved as a result of the contracts.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-01-03
- Policy area Native Americans
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] introduced H.R. 91. 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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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 91 do?
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds. The bill appl…
Who sponsored H.R. 91?
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] (D) of Oregon is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 91?
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. 91 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.