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STATUS OF INDIAN-RELATED LEGISLATION – 115th CONGRESS

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ISSUE STATUS EXPLANATION ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE: S. 684, the National Adoption and Foster 3/21/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Care Home Study Act, was introduced by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on 3/21/17. Establishes a national, research-based, and comprehensive home study assessment process for the evaluation of prospective foster parents and H. R.1650, the National Adoption and 3/21/17-Referred to Committee on Education adoptive parents and provide funding to States and Foster Care Home Study Act, was and the Workforce. Indian tribes to adopt such process. introduced by Rep. (D-CA) on 3/21/17. Cosponsors: 3 H. R. 2952, the Foster Youth Mentoring Act 6/20/17-Referred to House Committee on Cosponsors: 7 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Karen Ways and Means. Bass (D-CA) on 6/20/17. Supports the establishment or expansion and operation of programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care. Sec. 3. Programs for mentoring children in foster care. …“(3) Eligible Entity.—The term ‘eligible entity’ means—…“(D) an Indian tribe or a tribal organization; or Tribal provisions. S. 876, the Tribal Adoption Parity Act, was 4/6/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 6 introduced by Rep. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) Finance. on 4/6/17. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow Indian tribal governments to determine whether a child has special needs for the purposes of the adoption tax credit. S. 1795, the Higher Education Access and 9/12/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 1 Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Education, Labor, and Pensions. Act, was introduced by Sen. Patty Murray Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to (D-WA) on 9/12/17. improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth. … The term ‘foster care children and youth’— “(A) means children and youth whose care and placement are the responsibility of the State or Tribal agency that administers a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. and 670 et seq.), without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of such children and youth; and “(B) includes individuals who were age 13 or older when their care and placement were the responsibility of a State or Tribal agency that administered a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. and 670 et seq.) and who are no longer under the care and responsibility of such a State or tribal agency, without regard to any such individual’s subsequent adoption, guardianship arrangement, or other form of permanency outcome.”…

Other tribal provisions. : H. R. 229, the Unrecognized Southeast 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Alaska Native Communities Recognition Resources. and Compensation Act, was introduced by 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on This bill amends the Alaska Native Claims Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Settlement Act to permit the Native residents of each of the Native villages of Haines, Ketchikan, . Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell, Alaska, to organize as urban corporations and to receive certain settlement land. These urban corporations may establish a settlement trust to promote the health, education, and welfare of the trust beneficiaries, and preserve the Native heritage and culture of their communities. H. R. 230, the “Shee Atiká Land 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Entitlement Act” or the “SALE Act”, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Declares that consideration received by the urban 1/3/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Native corporation of Shee Atika under the agreement between Shee Atika and the must be treated as the receipt of land or interest in land pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act or as cash to equalize the values of properties exchanged pursuant to that Act. (Under the Act, these considerations are not taxed.) Shee Atika may elect to accept payment from the Department of Agriculture for Cube Cove lands into an account that may be used to purchase property sold at public sale by a federal agency. Purchases made through that account must be considered to be conveyances under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. H. R. 348, the Ukpeagvik Inupiat 1/5/17-Referred to Committee on Committee Cosponsors: 0 Corporation Gravel Exchange Amendment on Natural Resources. Act, was introduced by Rep. Don Young 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Seeks to more accurately identify and transfer (R-AK) on 1/5/17. Federal Lands. subsurface gravel sources originally intended to be made available to the Ukpeagvik Inupiat

Corporation in exchange for its relinquishment of related property rights. H. R. 231, the Canyon Village Land 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Conveyance Act, was introduced by Rep. Resources. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. to require the Department of the Interior to convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, for the Native village of Canyon Village, the surface estate of up to 6,400 acres of public land selected by the corporation. Interior must convey an equal acreage of subsurface estate to Doyon Limited, an Alaska Native regional corporation. Canyon Village was established on the banks of the Porcupine River at the tribe’s traditional village site used for hunting. After the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) passed in 1971, Canyon Village was recognized by Congress as a Native village subject to ANCSA, and the certified Kian Tr’ee Corporation as the corporation for Canyon Village. However, despite continued assurances over decades, the original land selections by Canyon Village have never been conveyed. The members of Canyon Village continue to hold their traditional site at Canyon Village of historical and cultural importance, and have long advocated for their land selections authorized by ANCSA. According to Delma Fields, First Chief of Canyon Village, “Our family, an extended family, chose to live here as it is our hunting grounds, and was our ancestor’s hunting grounds for many, many years. Our culture and our lives are based around land, this land in particular.” In June 1976, Kian Tr’ee Corporation filed its land selection with the Bureau of Land Management pursuant to ANCSA for conveyance to the Native group. However, due to a series of federal actions, the people of Canyon Village have been denied their aboriginal land claims provided by ANCSA for over 40 years now. Today Kian Tr’ee is one of two certified Native group corporations in Alaska that has neither a conveyance nor a pending conveyance arranged by special legislation or negotiation, yet there is a remedy at hand. Congressman Don Young introduced HR 231 in January 2016. HR 231, or the Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act, amends ANCSA to require the secretary of the interior to convey up to 6,400 acres of land selected to Kian Tr’ee. Passage of the bill would provide renewed hope in final conveyance. Fields said, “As our elders pass on, it’s imperative that we keep our connection with the land to continue our heritage for the sake of our children, grandchildren and future generations.” H. R. 513, the Alaska Mental Health Trust 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Land Exchange Act of 2017, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 2/10/17-Referred to Subcommittee on Provides for the exchange of certain National 1/12/17. Federal Lands. Forest System land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

S. 131, the Alaska Mental Health Trust 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Tribal provisions. Land Exchange Act of 2017, was and Natural Resources. introduced by Sen. (R-AK) on 1/12/17. Cosponsors: 1 H. R. 49, the American Energy 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Independence and Job Creation Act, was Resources; Energy and Commerce; and introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on Science, Space, and Technology. SEC. 11. Conveyance. …(1) to the Kaktovik 1/3/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Inupiat Corporation the surface estate of the lands Energy and Mineral Resources. described in paragraph 1 of Public Land Order 6959, to the extent necessary to fulfill the Corporation’s entitlement under sections 12 and 14 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1611 and 1613) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the Department of the Interior, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation effective January 22, 1993; and …

Other tribal provisions. S. 101, the King Cove Road Land Exchange 1/11/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Act, was introduced by Sen. Lisa Energy and Natural Resources. Murkowski (R-AK) 1/11/17. Declares that, if the state of Alaska offers to convey to the Department of the Interior 43,093 acres of state-owned land, Interior shall convey to 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on H. R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Alaska, in exchange, 206 acres of federal land Exchange Act, was introduced by Rep. Don Federal Lands. within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. 4/5/17-Subcommittee hearing. 131 acres of federal land within the Izembek 6/27/17-Full Committee markup; ordered Wilderness, for purposes of: (1) designating a road reported by 23 - 14. corridor through the refuge, and (2) constructing a

. 7/13/17-Reported by the Committee on single-lane gravel road along the road corridor. Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-218. The values of the federal and nonfederal lands to 7/20/17-House passed amended by 248 - 179 be exchanged shall be equal. Interior and Alaska with an amendment in the nature of a shall select an appraiser to conduct appraisals of the federal and nonfederal lands in accordance substitute; Senate received and referred the with nationally recognized appraisal standards. Committee on Energy and Natural The bill requires the route of the road corridor to Resources. follow a specified southern road alignment. The bill states that the exchange of the federal and nonfederal lands and the road to be constructed under this bill shall not constitute a major federal action requiring environmental impact review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Cosponsors: 0 S. Res. 55, a resolution recognizing 2/7/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 February 26, 2017, as the 100th anniversary Committee on the Judiciary. of the establishment of Denali National 2/17/17-Senate passed without amendment Whereas have lived on the land Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska, and an amended preamble by unanimous surrounding the Denali area and used the resources of the land for food, shelter, clothing, was introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R- consent. transportation, handicrafts, and trade for SD) on 2/7/17. thousands of years; … S. 825, the Southeast Alaska Regional 4/4/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of Indian Affairs. 2017, was introduced by Sen. Lisa 5/10/17-SCIA hearing. Directs HHS to convey to the Southeast Alaska Murkowski (R-AK) on 4/4/17. 6/13/17-SCIA markup; ordered reported with Regional Health Consortium in Sitka, Alaska, all an amendment in the nature of a substitute U.S. interest in certain property containing 19.07 favorably. acres in Sitka for use in connection with health 10/17/17-SCIA reported with an and social services programs. The Consortium shall not be liable for any environmental amendment in the nature of a substitute. contamination of the property before such S. Rept. 115-173. conveyance. H. R. 1369, the Indian Healthcare 3/6/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Improvement Act of 2017, was introduced Resources, Energy and Commerce, Ways by Rep. (R-OK) on 3/6/17. and Means, and the Budget. Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act 3/20/17-Referred to Natural Resources to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes. Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska

Native Affairs. Numerous Alaskan provisions. H. R. 1867, the Alaska Native Veterans 4/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Land Allotment Equity, was introduced by Resources. Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 4/3/17. Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide for equitable allotment of land to Alaska Native veterans. S. Res. 111, a resolution celebrating the 4/4/17-Submitted in the Senate, considered, Cosponsors: 1 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase, and agreed to without amendment and with a was introduced by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R- preamble by unanimous consent. …Whereas President Dwight D. Eisenhower AK) on 4/4/17. 5/17/17-SCIA markup; ordered to be signed the proclamation admitting Alaska to the United States on January 3, 1959; and Whereas reported with an amendment favorably. Alaska is the largest State in the United States in

land area at more than 586,000 square miles and constitutes almost \1/5\ the size of the contiguous United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate commends the State of Alaska on, and joins with the people of the State of Alaska in celebrating, the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase. S. 1482, the ANCSA Shishmaref 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Emergency Access Easement Act of 2017, Energy and Natural Resources. was introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R- Provides a permanent easement to the Shishmaref AK) on 6/29/17. Native Corporation. Founded in 1973, Shishmaref Native Corporation is a small organization in the

business associations industry located in Shishmaref, AK. It has 11 full time employees and generates an estimated $500,000 USD in annual revenue. S. 1483, the NCSA Shee Atika Land 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Exchange Settlement Act, was introduced Energy and Natural Resources. by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on Establishes an account for amounts due to Shee 6/29/17. Atika Incorporated under the Cube Cove Land Agreement, and for other purposes.

“I’m pleased to finalize the purchase of Cube Cove and see these lands become a part of the Admiralty Island National Monument and Kootznoowoo Wilderness,” said Alaska’s Regional Forester, Beth Pendleton. S. 1484, the ANCSA Admiralty Island Land 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Exchange Finalization Act of 2017, was Energy and Natural Resources. introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Provides for a land exchange relating to the on 6/29/17. Admiralty Island National Monument, and for other purposes. The national monument is

considered sacred space to the Angoon Tribe of Tlingit people, who live on tribal land in the community of Angoon on the western coast of the island. S. 1485, the ANCSA Region 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Land Conveyance Finalization Act of 2017, Energy and Natural Resources. was introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R- Requires the Department of the Interior to convey AK) on 6/29/17. to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native regional corporation, land CIRI selects from specified areas to satisfy its claim to an additional 43,000 acres under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. CIRI is granted a right of notice and first refusal for federal land or property identified as excess in CIRI's region. S. 1486, the ANCSA Barrow Sand and 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Gravel Access Act of 2017, was introduced Energy and Natural Resources. by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on Amends the Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 6/29/17. 1984 with respect to the Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation sand and gravel resources, and for other purposes. S. 1487, the ANCSA Kaktovik and Canyon 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Village Land Conveyance Settlement Act of Energy and Natural Resources. 2017, was introduced by Sen. Lisa Provides for certain conveyances of surface estate Murkowski (R-AK) on 6/29/17. under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes. S. 1490, the ANCSA Nagamut Group Land 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Conveyance Settlement Act of 2017, was Energy and Natural Resources. introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act on 6/29/17. regarding the Nagamut selection, and for other purposes. S. 1491, the ANCSA Unrecognized 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Community Landless Natives Authorization Energy and Natural Resources. Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Lisa Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Murkowski (R-AK) on 6/29/17. with respect to the Native Villages of Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell, Alaska, and for other purposes, S. 1492, the ANCSA Thirteenth Regional 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Corporation Reincorporation Act of 2017, Energy and Natural Resources. was introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R- Establishes a Regional Corporation for Natives AK) on 6/29/17. who are non-residents of Alaska, and for other purposes. S. 1493, the ANCSA Chugach Alaska Land 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Exchange Study Act of 2017, was Energy and Natural Resources. introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Requires a study and report identifying the on 6/29/17. impacts on Chugach Alaska Corporation land that resulted from changes in Federal law or Federal or State land acquisitions in the Chugach region, and for other purposes. S. 1494, the ANCSA Dividend Exclusion 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Lisa Energy and Natural Resources. Murkowski (R-AK) on 6/29/17. Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in order to increase the dividend exclusion, and for other purposes. S. 1495, the ANCSA Fractional Shares 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Consolidation Act of 2017, was introduced Energy and Natural Resources. by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 6/29/17. regarding the treatment of fractional shares of stock by Regional Corporations, and for other purposes. S. 1496, the ANCSA Corporation 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Reinstatement Act of 2017, was introduced Energy and Natural Resources. by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on Amends the definition of Village Corporation in 6/29/17. the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. S. 1322, the American Fisheries Advisory 6/8/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Committee Act, was introduced by Sen. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on 6/8/17. 8/2/17-Ordered reported with an amendment Establishes the American Fisheries Advisory in the nature of a substitute. Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants, and for other

purposes.

The American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act: S-1322 – Sam Parisi, Gloucester -August 4, 2017 Last year I served on a panel to review applicants for S-K Grant money in Saint Petersburg, along with ten other experienced fisherman thru out the USA. After two days of reviews we graded those and our mission was done. We had no idea who was awarded the grant money at the end of the two days. After a month the ones that were chosen were published. I noticed one recipient from the East Coast was awarded $375,000 dollars yet I never saw it come before the panel. I called the head man in Saint Pete and ask why I never saw it, and he said it was on a different panel. I was on both panels and it never came up. I believe that NOAA decides who gets the funds and the panel is there to appease the public. A Senator from Alaska heard my story and told me he was putting in a bill to go back to an advisory panel like it had in 1954. Bear in mind, this a year in the making and he asked for my help by contacting our Politian’s in the North East which I did. Two days ago the Commerce Department approved his bill S-1322. The vote was 26 to one. What this means is NOAA will no longer receive the SKG money. A panel will be chosen by the Secretary of Commerce. Perhaps our fisherman will now see some of this money. Thank you, Sam Parisi, Gloucester Mass. S. Res. 261, a resolution recognizing the 9/18/17-Submitted in the Senate, considered, Cosponsors: 0 month of September 2017 as "Alaska Wild and agreed to without amendment and with a Salmon Month", was introduced by Sen. preamble by unanimous consent. …Whereas many Alaskans depend heavily on Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on 9/18/17. subsistence-caught wild salmon for food and cultural purposes; Whereas Alaska Natives have relied on Alaska wild salmon for thousands of years, and Alaska wild salmon continues to comprise up to 70 percent of the subsistence harvest of many Alaska Native communities; and… S. 1941, a bill to amend the Migratory 10/5/17-Referred to the Committee Cosponsors: 1 Bird Treaty Act to clarify the treatment Environment and Public Works. of authentic Alaska Native articles of Sec. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to handicraft containing nonedible clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska migratory bird parts, and for other Native articles of handicraft containing purposes, was introduced by Rep. Dan nonedible migratory bird parts. Sec. 2. Sullivan (R-AK) on 10/5/17. Clarification for Alaska Native articles containing migratory bird parts. AMBER ALERTS: S. 772, the AMBER Alert in Indian Country 3/29/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 6 Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. John Indian Affairs. McCain (R-AZ) on 3/29/17. 6/13/17-SCIA markup; ordered to be Amends the PROTECT Act to reauthorize the reported without amendment favorably. AMBER Alert grant program for FY2018. The bill also modifies the program to: make

Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants, 9/5/17-SCIA reported without amendment. permit the use of grant funds to integrate state or With written S. Rept. 115-147. regional AMBER Alert communication plans with an Indian tribe, and allow the waiver of the H. R. 2666, the AMBER Alert in Indian 5/25/17-Referred to Committee on the matching funds requirement for grants awarded to Indian tribes. Country Act of 2017, was introduced by Judiciary; referred to the Subcommittee on

Rep. (R-AZ-5) on 5/25/17. Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Cosponsors: 28 Investigations. Sec. 3. Report to Congress. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report evaluating H. R. 3147, the AMBER Alert in Indian 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on the the readiness, education, and training needs, Country Act of 2017, was introduced by Judiciary. technological challenges, and specific obstacles Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) on 6/29/17. 7/24/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on encountered by Indian tribes in the integration of State or regional AMBER Alert communication Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and plans to—(1) the Committee on Indian Affairs of Investigations. the Senate; …

Cosponsors: 0 APPALACHIAN FOREST NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT: H. R. 3142, the Appalachian Forest 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 2 National Heritage Area Act of 2017, was Natural Resources. introduced by Rep. David McKinley (R- 7/19/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Establishes the Appalachian Forest National WV) on 6/29/17. Federal Lands. Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area. The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the management and conservation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.

Sec. 9. Property owners and regulatory protections. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to—…(2) require any property owner to permit public access (including Federal, Tribal, State, or local government access) to such property or to modify any provisions of Federal, Tribal, State, or local law with regard to public access or use of private lands; (3) alter any duly adopted land use regulation or any approved land use plan or any other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, or local agency or Tribal government, or to convey any land use or other regulatory authority to any local coordinating entity; … ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST: S. 289, the Arapaho National Forest 2/2/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Boundary Adjustment Act of 2017, was Energy and Natural Resources. introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) 3/30/17-Markup; ordered reported without The forest is located in the , on 2/2/17. amendment. straddling the continental divide in the Front Range west of . It was established on July 5/9/17-Reported without amendment. S. 1, 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt and Rept. 115-54. named for the Arapaho tribe of Native Americans which previously inhabited the Colorado Eastern Plains. This bill adjusts the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado to incorporate approximately 92.95 acres of land. 1993. BORDER SECURITY: S. 1757, the Building America’s Trust Act, 8/3/17- Introduced in the Senate; placed on Cosponsors: 6 was introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R- Senate Legislative Calendar. TX) on 8/3/17. Seeks to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes. Title I. Border Security.

Sec. 513. Barring Aggravated Felons, Border Checkpoint Runners, and Sex Offends from Admission to the U.S. …”(II) Crime of Domestic Violence Defined.- For purposes of this clause, the term ‘crime of domestic violence’ means any crime of violence or any offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law, that has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force … under the domestic or family violence laws of the United States or any State, Indian tribal government, …Title II. Emergency Port of Entry Infrastructure funding. Sec. 201, Ports of Entry Infrastructure. (a) Additional Ports of Entry. … (2) a.—(A) Requirement to consult. …and appropriate representatives of State and local governments, and Indian tribes, … . Sec. 117. Prevention, Detection, Control, and Eradication of Diseases and Pests. … (c) Cooperation.—(1) In General.— …the Secretary of Agriculture may cooperate with other Federal agencies, States, State agencies, …Indian tribes, and other persons. … (2) Responsibility.—…A) on all land and property within a foreign country or State, or under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, other than on land and property owned or controlled by the United States; and … BROWNSFIELDS: H. R. 3017, the Brownfields Enhancement, 6/22/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 4 Economic Redevelopment, and Energy and Commerce and Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2017, was and Infrastructure. Amends the Comprehensive Environmental introduced by Rep. David McKinley (R- 6/23/17-Referred to the Energy and Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields WY) on 6/22/17. Commerce Subcommittees on Health and program, and for other purposes. Environment; referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water …SEC. 11. Small community technical assiste Resources and Environment. grants. ...(2) by adding at the end the following: 6/28/17-Committee on Energy and “(ii) Small Community, Indian Tribe, Rural Commerce consideration and markup; Area, and Disadvantaged Area Recipients.—“(I) ordered reported by voice vote. IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall use not 9/11/17-Reported by the Committee on more than $1,500,000 of the amounts made Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-303, available to carry out this paragraph in each fiscal Part I; House Committee on year to make grants to States that receive amounts Transportation Granted an extension for under section 128(a) in that fiscal year to assist further consideration ending not later small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or than 10/13/17 984. disadvantaged areas in the State in carrying out activities described in clause (i) with respect to brownfield sites. “(II) LIMITATION.—Each grant made under subclause (I) shall be not more than $20,000. … BUDGET: H. R. 292, the Honoring Our Trust 1/4/17-Referred to Committee on the Budget. Cosponsors: 1 Relationships Act of 2017 or the HOT-R Act, was introduced by Rep. Don Young Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency (R-AK) on 1/4/17. Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt specified American Indian and Alaska Native programs administered by the Departments of the Interior, Education, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, and Health and Human Services from sequestration. : S. 32, the California Desert Protection and 1/5/17-Referred to the Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 1 Recreation Act of 2017, was introduced by and Natural Resources. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on 1/5/17. 7/26/17-Subcommittee on Public Lands, “(f) Stewardship.—The Secretary, in consultation Forests, and Mining hearing. with Indian tribes and other interests, shall develop a program to provide opportunities for monitoring and stewardship of the Management Area to minimize environmental impacts and prevent resource damage from recreational use, including volunteer assistance with—…“(g) Protection of tribal cultural resources.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary, in accordance with chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, and any other applicable law, shall—“(1) prepare and complete a tribal cultural resources survey of the Management Area; and “(2) consult with the Quechan Indian Nation and other Indian tribes demonstrating ancestral, cultural, or other ties to the resources within the Management Area on the development and implementation of the tribal cultural resources survey under paragraph (1).

Sen. Feinstein: “The bill … requires the Department of the Interior to protect petroglyphs and other cultural resources important to the surrounding tribes…” H. R. 857, the California Off-Road 2/3/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Recreation and Conservation Act, was Natural Resources. introduced by Rep Paul Cook (R-CA) on 2/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on “SEC. 1604. Land taken into trust for lone pine 2/3/17. Federal Lands. paiute-shoshone reservation.“(a) Trust land.—As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment

of this Act, the Secretary shall take the approximately 132 acres of Federal land depicted on the Map as ‘Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation Addition’ into trust for the benefit of the Tribe, subject to the following:…“(c) Gaming prohibition.—Gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) shall not be allowed on the land taken into trust pursuant to subsection (a). “

Other tribal provisions. S. 731, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta 3/27/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 1 National Heritage Area Establishment Act, and Natural Resources. was introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein Sen. Feinstein:“….establishes the Sacramento-San (D-CA) on 3/27/17. Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, California's first National Heritage Area. … The Delta Protection Commission will manage the heritage area in accordance with California law and in partnership with delta communities. …Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, private property owners, and all stakeholders will have a voice in the management planning for the heritage area. …Before being converted for farmland starting in the 19th century, the delta flooded regularly following the springtime snowmelt and once supported the continent's largest Native American communities.” CAMERAS: S. 1280, the Safer Officers and Safer 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 1 Citizens Act of 2017, was introduced by Judiciary. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) on 5/25/17. Helps keep law enforcement officers and communities safer by making grants to purchase body worn cameras for use by State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers. CANADA: S. Res. 88, a resolution expressing the sense 3/15/17-Referred to Committee on Foreign Cosponsors: 8 of the Senate that the President and the Relations. Secretary of State should ensure that the …Whereas 187 local, county, State, and tribal Government of Canada does not governments have passed resolutions in opposition to Ontario Power Generation’s permanently store nuclear waste in the proposed nuclear waste repository; Whereas tribes Great Lakes Basin, was introduced by Sen. and First Nations’ citizens have a strong spiritual Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) on 3/15/17. and cultural connection to the Great Lakes, and its protection is fundamental to treaty rights; Whereas Ontario Power Generation has promised not to move forward with their current proposal without the support of the First Nations that would be impacted; and … CARCIERI FIX: H. R. 130, a bill to amend the Act of June 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 2 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Resources. Secretary of the Interior to take land into 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Indian Reorganization Act to make it trust for Indian tribes, and for other Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. applicable to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became purposes, was introduced by Rep. Tom Cole recognized. (This effectively overrules the (R-OK) on 1/3/17. Supreme Court's decision n Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that the Secretary of the Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Act was enacted.) : H. R. 146, the Eastern Band Cherokee 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Naturel Cosponsors: 4 Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Charles Fleischmann 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on This bill takes specified lands and easements in (R-TN) on 1/3/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Monroe County, TN, into trust for the benefit of 10/4/17-Subcommittee hearing. the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, including the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial. …The TVA maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. … The TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands. Gaming on these lands is prohibited. CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT ACT: S. 1268, the Child Protection and Family 5/25/2017-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Support Act of 2017, was introduced by Finance. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) on 5/25/2017. “(B) Mandatory Partners for Paetnership Grants Proposing to Serve Children in Out-of-Home Placements.—If the partnership proposes to serve children in out-of-home placements, the Juvenile Court or Administrative Office of the Court that is most appropriate to oversee the administration of court programs in the region to address the population of families who come to the attention of the court due to child abuse or neglect. “(C) Optional Partners.—At the option of the partnership, any of the following: “(i) An Indian tribe or tribal consortium. …“(viii) Tribal child welfare agencies (or a consortia of the agencies). …

Tribal provisions. H. R. 2824, the Increasing Opportunity 6/8/17-Referred to Committees on Ways and Cosponsors: 7 through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Means and Energy and Commerce. Sec. 108. Strengthening Evidence-Based Home Act, was introduced by Rep. 6/9/17-Referred to the Energy and Commerce (R-NE) on 6/8/17. Visiting Through State, Local and Private Subcommittee on Health. Partnerships. a) In General.--Section 511 of the

6/12/17-Referred to the Ways and Means Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 711) is amended by Subcommittee on Human Resources. adding at the end the following: ``(l) Matching 9/13/17-Ways and Means Committee Requirement.-- ``(1) Program home visiting share.- consideration and markup; ordered -… ``(B) Applicable percentage.--… ii) in the case reported amended by 22-15. of an eligible entity that is an Indian Tribe (or a consortium of Indian Tribes), a Tribal 9/21/17-Reported amended by Ways and Organization, or an Urban Indian Organization, Means Committee. H. Rept. 115-315. 100 percent. Part I. 9/25/17-Rules Committee hearing. 9/26/17-House passed amended by 214-209.

H. R. 3773, the Child Care for Working 9/14/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 87 Families Act, was introduced by Rep. Education and the Workforce Robert Scott (D-VA) on 9/14/17. Sec. 113. Indian Tribe and National Activities.

Additional tribal provisions.

S. 1806, the Child Care for Working 9/14/17-Referred to the Committee on Families Act, was introduced by Sen. Patty Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Murray (D-WA) on 9/14/17. Cosponsors: 27 COAL: H. J. Res. 71, a resolution providing for 2/13/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 22 congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Resources. of title 5, United States Code, of the final Resolved by the Senate and House of rule of the Office of Natural Resources Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves Revenue of the Department of the Interior the rule submitted by the Office of Natural relating to consolidated Federal oil and gas Resources Revenue of the Department of the and Federal and Indian coal valuation Interior relating to ``Consolidated Federal Oil & reform, was introduced by Rep. Scott Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform'' Tipton (R-C) on 2/13/17. (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 43337 (July 1, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. S. 436, the San Juan County Settlement 2/16/17-Referred to Energy and Natural Cosponsors: 1 Implementation Act, was introduced by Resources Committee. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) on 2/16/17. 7/26/17-Subcommittee on Public Lands, Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to retire Forest, and Mining hearing. coal preference right lease applications for which the Secretary has made an affirmative commercial

quantities determination, to substitute certain land

selections of the Navajo Nation, to designate certain wilderness areas, and for other purposes.

Navajo Nation. S. 728, the “Revitalizing the Economy of 3/27/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 1 Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Resources and Transportation and Activities and Investing More Act of 2017” Infrastructure. Amends the Surface Mining Control and or the “RECLAIM Act of 2017,” was Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of introduced by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R- promoting economic revitalization, KY) on 3/27/17. diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.

S. 738, the “Revitalizing the Economy of 3/27/17-Referred to the Committee on Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Energy and Natural Resources.

Activities and Investing More Act of 2017”

or the “RECLAIM Act of 2017”, was Cosponsors: 5 introduced by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on 3/27/17.

H. R. 1731, the “Revitalizing the Economy 3/27/17-Referred to the Committees on of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Natural Resources and Transportation and Activities and Investing More Act of 2017” Infrastructure. or the “RECLAIM Act of 2017”, was 3/28/17-Referred to the Natural Resources introduced by Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY) Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral on 3/27/17. Resources. 4/5/17-Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing. Cosponsors: 33 6/27/17-Natural Resources Committee markup; ordered reported amended by voice vote. H. R. 2402, the San Juan County Settlement 5/8/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 5 Implementation Act, was introduced by Resources. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) on 5/8/17. 5/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to retire Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. coal preference right lease applications for which 10/4/17-Subcommittee hearing. the Secretary has made an affirmative commercial quantities determination, to substitute certain land selections of the Navajo Nation, and for other purposes. Sec. 3. Certain land selections of the Navajo Nation. (a) Cancellation of certain selections.—The land selections made by the Navajo Nation pursuant to Public Law 93–531 (commonly known as the “Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974”) (25 U.S.C. 640d et seq.) that are depicted on the map entitled “Navajo- Hopi Land Settlement Act Selected Lands” and dated April 2, 2015, are cancelled. (b) Authorization for new selection.— …(3) EXCLUSIONS.—The following land shall not be eligible for selection under paragraph (1): (A) Land within a unit of the National Landscape Conservation System. (B) Land within— (i) the Glade Run Recreation Area; (ii) the Fossil Forest Research Natural Area; or ...(C) Any land subject to a lease or contract under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) or the Act of July 31, 1947 (commonly known as the “Materials Act of 1947”) (30 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), as of the date of the selection. (4) DEADLINE.—Not later than 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Navajo Nation shall make all selections under paragraph (1). …(5) WITHDRAWAL.—Any land selected by the Navajo Nation under paragraph (1) shall be withdrawn from disposal, leasing, and development until the date on which the selected land is placed into trust for the Navajo Nation…. (d) Boundary.—For purposes of this section and the Act referred to in subsection (a), the present boundary of the Navajo Reservation is depicted on the map entitled “Navajo Nation Boundary” and dated November 16, 2015. COASTAL ZONE: H. R. 3597, the Tribal Coastal Resiliency 7/28/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 16 Commented [1]: Act, was introduced by Rep. Natural Resources. (D-WA) on 7/28/17. 8/15/17-Referred to Natural Resources Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of Subcommittees on Indian, Insular and Alaska 1972 to authorize the Department of Commerce to Native Affairs and Energy and Mineral award grants to Indian tribes to further Resources. achievement of any of the following tribal coastal zone objectives: protecting, restoring, or preserving areas in the zone that hold important

ecological, cultural, or sacred significance for the tribes, or traditional, historic, and esthetic values essential to the tribes; preparing and implementing a special area management plan and technical planning for important coastal areas; and implementing any coastal or shoreline stabilization measure for the purpose of public safety, public access, or cultural or historical preservation.

S. 1959, the Central Coast Heritage 10/16/17.Referred to the Committee on Sec. 12. Use by members of Tribes. (a) Energy and Natural Resources. Access.—The Secretary shall ensure that Protection Act, was introduced by Tribes have access, in accordance with the Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on 10/16/17. Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), to the wilderness areas, scenic areas, and potential wilderness areas designated by this Act for traditional cultural and religious purposes. (b) Temporary closures.— (1) In General.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary, on request of a Tribe, may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area designated by this Act to protect the privacy of the members of the Tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural and religious activities. (2) Requirement.—Any closure under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out; and (B) be consistent with the purpose and intent of Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act) (42 U.S.C. 1996) and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

Cosponsors: 1

COMMUNICATIONS: H. R. 1581, the Tribal Digital Access Act of 3/16/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 0 2017, was introduced by Rep. and Commerce. (D-CA) on 3/16/17. 3/17/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to add Communications and Technology. access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high

populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas. COLUMBIA RIVER: H. R. 1630, the Columbia River In-Lieu and 3/20/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Natural Resources. Act, was introduced by Rep. Earl 3/27/17-Referred to the Subcommittee Authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to Blumenauer (D-OR) on 3/20/17. on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes

access to traditional fishing grounds. The bill S. 669, the Columbia River In-Lieu and 3/21/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on applies to land held by the U.S. for the benefit of Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Indian Affairs. the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Act, was introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley 3/29/17-SCIA ordered reported amended. Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated (D-OR) on 3/21/17. 8/2/17-SCIA reported without amendment. Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of S. Rept. 115-143. Oregon, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.

Cosponsors: 3 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE ACT: S, 142, the Community Economic 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Finance. Cosponsors: 1 Assistance Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA) on 1/12/17. “Sec. 1397G. Designation of community economic assistance zones. “(a) In general.—For purposes of this title, the term ‘community

economic assistance zone’ means any area—“(1) which is nominated by the governor or governors of the State or States in which it is located for designation as a community economic assistance zone (hereafter in this section referred to as a ‘nominated area’, and “(2) which the Secretary designates as a community economic assistance zone, after consultation with—“(A) the Secretary of Labor, and“(B) in the case of an area on an Indian reservation, the Secretary of the Interior.

COMMUNITY SAFETY: H. R. 3804, the Safe Communities Act of 9/18/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 0 2017, was introduced by Sen. Earl Homeland Security and Transportation and Blumenauer (D-OR) on 9/18/17. Infrastructure. Sec. 2. Findings. …(11) The Federal Government and State governments should support the efforts of Tribal governments and Native Hawaiian organizations to implement land use planning and community development to improve the safety of housing and socioeconomic conditions for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiians. … Sec. 3. Safe communities planning grants. …6) Tribal Government.—The term “Tribal government” means the Tribal government of an Indian Tribe, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

CREDIT REPORTING: S. 1786, the “Stopping Errors in Consumer 9/11/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 6 Use and Reporting Act of 2017” or the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. “SECURE Act of 2017”, was introduced by Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to enhance Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) on 9/11/17. the accuracy of credit reporting and provide greater rights to consumers who dispute errors in their credit reports, and for other purposes. CRIME: S. 745, a bill to reauthorize the State 3/28/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 1 Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for Judiciary. other purposes, was introduced by Sen. Jeff Sen. Flake: “That is why I wish today to introduce Flake (R-AZ) on 3/28/17. a bill to reauthorize and reform the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, better known as SCAAP. This bill is cosponsored by my friend and colleague, John McCain, and is supported by the Arizona Sheriffs Association. SCAAP is a

Federal program that reimburses State, local, and Tribal law enforcement for the costs associated with incarcerating and caring for criminal undocumented immigrants while in custody. … Our State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies are committed to partnering with the Federal Government on immigration enforcement. But that partnership can't succeed unless the Federal government provides the necessary reimbursements for those services.” … S. 725, the Transnational Criminal 3/27/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 0 Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Judiciary. Elimination Act, was introduced by Prohibits the intentional hindering of immigration, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on 3/27/17. border, and customs controls, and for other purposes. SEC. 2. Unlawfully hindering immigration, border, and customs controls. (a) Enhanced penalties.—…. “(a) Illicit spotting.— Any person who knowingly transmits, by any means, to another person the location, movement, or activities of any Federal, State, local, or tribal law enforcement agency with the intent to further a Federal crime relating to U. S. immigration, customs, controlled substances, agriculture, monetary instruments, or other border controls shall be fined under title 18, U. S. Code, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. S. 772, the AMBER Alert in Indian Country 3/29/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 6 Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. John Indian Affairs. McCain (R-AZ) on 3/29/17. 5/10/17-SCIA hearing. Amends the PROTECT Act to make Indian tribes 6/13/17-SCIA ordered to be reported without eligible for AMBER Alert grants. amendment favorably. 9/5/17-SCIA reported the bill without amendment. S. Rept. 115-147. H. R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act 3/30/17-Referred to Committee on Education Cosponsors: 23 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Jason and the Workforce. Lewis (R-MN) on 3/30/17. 4/4/17-Markup; ordered to be reported Reauthorizes and improves the Juvenile Justice amended by voice vote. and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes. 5/4/17-Reported amended by the Committee

on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. Title III—Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency 115-111. Prevention Programs.…Sec. 305. Grants for 5/23/17-House suspended the rules and tribal delinquency prevention and response passed the bill, as amended, by voice vote. programs. …

Other tribal provisions. S. 1593, the Pretrial Integrity and Safety 7/20/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 1 Act of 2017. was introduced by Sen. Judiciary. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on 7/20/17. Seeks to provide grants to States and Indian tribes to reform their criminal justice system to encourage the replacement of the use of payment of secured money bail as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases, and for other purposes. S. 1781, the National White Collar Crime 9/7/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 8 Control Act of 2017, was introduced by Judiciary. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on 9/7/17. 9/7/17-Committee on Appropriations …``(3) Purposes.--The purposes of this subsection reported as an original measure. S. Rept. include the following: A) To ensure that training 115-150. is available for State, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement agencies and officers nationwide to support local efforts to identify,prevent, investigate, and prosecute cyber and financial crimes, including those crimes facilitated via computer networks and other electronic means, and crimes involving financial and economic impacts such as intellectual property crimes. ``(B) To deliver training to State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers, and other criminal justice professionals concerning the use of proven methodologies to--``(i) prevent, detect, and respond to white collar crimes;``(ii) recognize emerging issues; ``(iii) manage electronic and financial crime evidence; and ``(iv) improve local criminal justice agency responses to such threats. S. 1870, the Securing Urgent Resources 9/27/2017-Referred to the Senate Cosponsors: 7 Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Committee on Indian Affairs. Act” or the “SURVIVE Act”. was Sen, John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the introduced by Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) Senate Indian Affairs Committee: "It is on 9/27/2017. critical for tribal communities, which experience some of the highest crime rates in the country, to have greater access to victim resources under the Crime Victims Fund," Hoeven said. "The SURVIVE Act will increase these vital resources and provide tribes with the flexibility to determine the programs and services that best meet the local needs of their communities. This will help ensure crime victims have the support they need to heal." H. R. 1616, the Strengthening State and 3/17/17-Referred to Committees on the Cosponsors: 18 Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017, Judiciary and Homeland Security. was introduced by Rep. John Ratcliffe (R- 3/29/17-Referred to the Homeland Security (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security TX) on 3/17/17. Subcommittee on Transportation and Act of 2002 to authorize a National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service Protective Security. for FY2017-FY2022. The institute shall: (1) 3/31/17 Referred to the Judiciary disseminate information related to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, investigation and prevention of cyber and Homeland Security, and Investigations. electronic crime and related threats; and (2) 5/16//17-House passed under suspension of educate, train, and equip state, local, tribal, and the rules amended (2/3 required): 408 – 3. territorial law enforcement officers, prosecutors, e 10/21/17-Senate passed amended by and judges.

voice vote. Other tribal provisions. S. 1942, Savanna's Act, was introduced 10/5/17-Referred to the Senate Committee Cosponsors: 5 by Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) on on Indian Affairs. 10/5/17. Directs the Attorney General to review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols appropriate to address missing and

murdered Indians.

More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women, or 84.3%, have experienced violence in their lifetime.

Savanna Marie Greywind went missing in Fargo, ND, on August 19, 2017. Her family and friends were especially alarmed because the 22- year-old was 8 months pregnant at the time. A little over a week later, Greywind's body was found in a nearby river. Authorities said she was a "victim of a cruel and vicious act of depravity" -- her unborn child was taken from her body yet miraculously survived.

Heitkamp shed further light on the problem by citing a previously unreported figure that comes from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a federal database. As of 2016, she said there were 5,712 cases of missing Native women and girls, with 125 in alone. Heitkamp believes the true number is much higher.

"It's time for Congress to recognize this epidemic and take action to prevent these stories and find out just how many stories there really are," Heitkamp said. "It's time to give voice to these voiceless women.” S. 1917, the Sentencing Reform and 10/4/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 10 Corrections Act of 2017, was introduced Judiciary. by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on Seeks to reform sentencing laws and 10/4/17. correctional institutions, and for other purposes.

…SEC. 305. Review, recommendations, and report. (a) General review.—The Commission shall undertake a comprehensive review of all areas of the criminal justice system, including Federal, State, local, and tribal governments’ criminal justice costs, practices, and policies. … (c) Report.—(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months after the first meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall also disseminate to the Federal Government, as well as to State, local, and tribal governments, a report that details the findings and supplemental guidance of the Commission regarding the criminal justice system at all levels of government. …

Other tribal provisions. S. 1918, the Police CAMERA Act of 2017, 10/4/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 3 was introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz (D- Judiciary. HI) on 10/4/17. …“SEC. 3031. Grant program authorized. “(a) In general.—The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (in this section referred to as the ‘Director’) may make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to purchase or lease body-worn cameras for use by State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (as defined in section 2503) and expenses related to the implementation of a body-worn camera program in order to deter excessive force, improve accountability and transparency of use of force by law enforcement officers, assist in responding to complaints against law enforcement officers, and improve evidence collection. …

Other tribal provisions. H. R. 3944, the Police CAMERA Act of 10/4/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 14 2017, was introduced by Rep. Steve Judiciary and its Subcommittee on Crime, Cohen (D-TN) on 10/4/17. Terrorism, Homeland Security, and “SEC. 3031. Grant program authorized. “(a) Investigations In general.—The Director of the Bureau of . Justice Assistance (in this section referred to as the ‘Director’) may make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to purchase or lease body-worn cameras for use by State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (as defined in section 2503) and expenses related to the implementation of a body-worn camera program in order to deter excessive force, improve accountability and transparency of use of force by law enforcement officers, assist in responding to complaints against law enforcement officers, and improve evidence collection. …”

Other tribal provisions. S. 1953, the Tribal Law and Order 10/5/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Reauthorization and Amendments Act of on Indian Affairs. 2017, was introduced by Sen. John Amends the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 Hoeven (R-ND) on 10/5/17. and the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to provide for advancements in public safety services to Indian communities. S. 1103, the Department of Homeland 5/11/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Security Blue Campaign Authorization Homeland Security and Governmental Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Ron Affairs. ``Sec. 434. Department of Homeland Security Johnson (R-WI) on 5/11/17. 5/17/17-Committee on Homeland Security Blue Campaign. ``(e) Guidance and Training.-- and Governmental Affairs ordered reported The Blue Campaign shall provide guidance and without amendment favorably. training to appropriate DHS personnel and other 9/14/17-Committee on Homeland Security Federal, State, tribal, and law enforcement and Governmental Affairs reported without personnel, as appropriate regarding--``(1) amendment. S. Rept. 115-157. programs to help identify instances of human 10/05/2017-Passed Senate without trafficking;…``(3) systematic and routine amendment by unanimous consent. information sharing within the Department and among Federal, State, tribal, and local law H. R. 1370, the Department of Homeland 3/6/17-Referred to Committee on Homeland enforcement agencies… Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act Security and Governmental Affairs. of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Michael 3/8/17-Committee on Homeland Security McCaul (R-TX) on 3/6/17. and Governmental Affairs ordered reported without amendment favorably. 5/22/17-Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs reported without amendment. H. Rept. 115-143, Part I. 5/23/17-House passed under suspension of the rules and pass the bill, as amended; agreed to by voice vote. 5/24/17-Senate referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 8 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. CROW TRIBE: S. 245, the Indian Tribal Energy 1/30/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 7 Development and Self-Determination Act Indian Affairs. Amendments of 2017, was introduced by 2/8/17- Ordered reported. Amends the Indian Tribal Energy Development Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on 1/30/17. 5/24/17-SCIA reported without amendment and Self -Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes. Sec. 206. The Crow Tribe of with written report. S. Rept. 115-84. may enter into leases of their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION – SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE AND COORDINATION WITH INDIAN TRIBES: H. R. 2810, the National Defense 6/7/17-Referred to Committee on Armed Cosponsors: 1 Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, was Services. introduced by Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) 7/14/17-Passed House with amendments by Sec. 338. Report of Optimization of Training in on 6/7/17. 344-81. and Management of Special Use Airspace. (a) In 9/18/17-Passed Senate with amendments General.—Not later than 120 days after the date of by 89 - 8. the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bases, Ranges, and Airspace Directorate of the Air Force shall, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, submit to Congress a report on optimization of training in and management of special use airspace that includes the following: (1) Best practices for the management of special use airspace including such practices that…(D) improve coordination with respect to such airspace with—(i) the FAA; (ii) Indian tribes; and … DIABETES: S. 747, the Special Diabetes Program for 3/28/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 0 Indians Reauthorization Act of 2017, was Education, Labor, and Pensions. introduced by Rep. Tom Udall (D-NM) on Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend 3/28/17. through FY2024 funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.

Congress finds that American Indians and Alaska H. R. 2545, the Special Diabetes Program 5/18/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Natives are disproportionately affected by for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2017, and Commerce. diabetes. Approximately 16 percent of American was introduced by Rep. (D- 5/19/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native people have diabetes CA) on 5/18/17. Health. compared to only 12 percent of the general United States population. The death rate due to diabetes for American Indians and Alaska Natives is 1.6 times higher than for the general population. …In response to the growing epidemic of diabetes among Native communities, Congress authorized the Special Diabetes Programs for Indians in 1997.

Cosponsors: 17 H. R. 3917, to amend the Public Health 1/3/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Service Act to extend funding for the Energy and Commerce. special diabetes program for Indians, was Section.1. Extension for special diabetes program introduced by Rep. (R- for Indians..

OK) on 1/3/17.

H. R. 3823, the Disaster Tax Relief and 9/25/17-Referred to House Committees on Cosponsors: 2 Airport and Airway Extension Act of Ways and Means, Transportation and 2017, was introduced by Rep. Kevin Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Sec. 301. Extension of Certain Public Health Brady (R-TX) on 9/25/17. Financial Services, and Budget; the House Programs. …(b) Extension of Special Diabetes vote to suspend the rules and pass the bill Program for Indians. … failed (2/3 required): 245 – 171. 9/28/17- House voted to suspend the rules Rep. Betty McCollum: ”The bill also fails to address the urgent need to reauthorize the and pass H. R. 3823 - the bill failed by Special Diabetes Program. While a short-term (2/3 required): 245 – 171; the House extension is included for the Special Diabetes passed by 264 – 155; the Senate passed Program for Indians, the funding is with an amendment by voice vote. inadequate.” She voted against the bill. 9/29/17-Presented to and signed into Public Law 115-63 by the President.

DIGITAL COAST ACT: S. 110, the Digital Coast Act, was 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 3 introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 1/12/17. 1/24/17-Markup; ordered reported without (e) Financial agreements and contracts.— (1) In amendment. General.—In carrying out the program, the Secretary—(A) may enter into financial 3/30/17-Reported without amendment. agreements to carry out the program, including— S. Rept. 115-14. (i) support to non-Federal entities that participate 5/25/17-Senate passed. in implementing the program; and (ii) grants, 5/26/17-House received. cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, contracts, or any other agreement on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis, with other Federal, tribal, … DISASTERS: S. 1834, the Protecting Seniors During 9/19/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Disasters Act, was introduced by Sen. Bill Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Nelson (D-FL) on 9/19/17. 9/20/17-Special Committee on Aging Amends title XXVIII of the Public Health Service hearing. Act to establish a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters. SEC. 2. National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters. Subtitle B of title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2811A the following: “SEC. 2811B. National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters. … “(K) at least two representatives from State, local, territorial, or tribal agencies with expertise in disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery; and … H. R. 3823, the Disaster Tax Relief and 9/25/17-Referred to House Committees on Cosponsors: 2 Airport and Airway Extension Act of Ways and Means, Transportation and 2017, was introduced by Rep. Kevin Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Sec. 301. Extension of Certain Public Health Brady (R-TX) on 9/25/17. Financial Services, and Budget; the House Programs. …(b) Extension of Special Diabetes vote to suspend the rules and pass the bill Program for Indians. … failed (2/3 required): 245 – 171. 9/28/17- House voted to suspend the rules Rep. Betty McCollum: ”The bill also fails to address the urgent need to reauthorize the and pass H. R. 3823 - the bill failed by Special Diabetes Program. While a short-term (2/3 required): 245 – 171; the House extension is included for the Special Diabetes passed by 264 – 155; the Senate passed Program for Indians, the funding is with an amendment by voice vote. inadequate.” She voted against the bill. 9/29/17-Presented to and signed into Public Law 115-63 by the President.

DRONES: S. 1272, the Drone Federalism Act of 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 3 2017, was introduced by Sen. Dianne Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Feinstein (D-CA) on 5/25/17. Preserves State, local, and tribal authorities and private property rights with respect to unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes. Provides a clear legal framework to the modern day challenges of drone regulation and empowers every level of government to issue reasonable restrictions on drone operations.

DROUGHT: S. 1012, the New Mexico Drought 5/2/17-Referred to Energy and Natural Cosponsors: 1 Preparedness Act of 2017, was introduced Resources Committee. by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 5/2/17. 6/14/17-Subcommittee on Water and Power Provides for drought preparedness measures in the hearings held. State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. e) Approval Required.--Before implementing the

proposed deviation under this section, as required by the applicable water control manuals, the Secretary of the Army shall first obtain approval from--…(2) Pueblo of Santa Ana; … . ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT: S. 1116, Indian Economic Enhancement Act 5/11/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of 2017, was introduced by Sen. John Indian Affairs. Hoeven (R-ND) on 5/11/17. 5/17/17-SCIA markup; ordered reported with Amends the Native American Business an amendment favorably; passed by SCIA. Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000, the Buy Indian Act, and the Native

American Programs Act of 1974 to provide industry and economic development opportunities to Indian communities.

Sen. Hoeven: “Indian businesses and communities have long faced unnecessary barriers to economic development,”

Sen. McCain:“Many Indian reservations across my home state of Arizona and the western United States continue to struggle with high unemployment rates and few business opportunities. We must do more to change this.” EDUCATION: H. R. 212, the Expediting Funding for 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Efficient Contracting Tribes Act” or the Resources. “EFFECT Act”, was introduced by Rep. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amend the Indian Self-Determination and Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Education Assistance Act to provide a process for expediting congressional review of an Indian tribe's funding agreement at the Indian tribe's request, and for other purposes, S. Res. 40, a resolution designating the 2/1/17-Submitted in the Senate, considered, Cosponsors: 17 week beginning on February 5, 2017, as and agreed to without amendment and with a "National Tribal Colleges and Universities preamble by unanimous consent. Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Week", was introduced by Sen. Heidi Universities operating on more than 75 campuses Heitkamp (D-ND) on 2/1/17. in 16 States; whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes; …

S. 457, the Rural Educator Support and 2/27/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 2 Training Act or the REST Act, was Education, Labor, and Pensions. introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MI) on “(B) Deferment.—“(i) In General.—…“(I) 2/27/17. Advanced Study.—For advanced study to enable such individual to complete a course of study leading to an advanced degree in elementary or secondary education or school administration, or needed to become certified by a State or Indian tribe to teach, for an appropriate period (in years, as determined by the Secretary). … Sec. 201. National board certification incentive program. …“(3) Indian Tribe.—The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. …

“SEC. 259B. Rural student educator scholarship program. “(a) Grants authorized. “(1) In General “(d) Placement assistance.—The Secretary shall assist the recipient of a rural educator scholarship in learning about placement opportunities in eligible schools by transmitting the name and educational credentials of such recipient to—...and “(3) tribal education agencies. S. 458, the Native Educator Support and 2/27/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Training Act or the NEST Act, was Indian Affairs. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) on 5/17/17-SCIA markup; ordered to be 2/27/17. establish scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and reported with an amendment in the training programs for educators who commit to nature of a substitute favorably; passed teaching in Native American or Bureau of Indian by SCIA. Education (BIE) schools.

S. 660, the Native American Indian 3/15/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 2 Education Act, was introduced by Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) on 3/15/17. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities for Native H. R. 1528, the Native American Indian 3/15/17-Referred to Committee on Education American Indians. amend the Higher Education Education Act, was introduced by and the Workforce. Act of 1965 in order to fulfill the Federal mandate Rep. Scott Tipton on 3/15/17. to provide higher educational opportunities for Native American Indians.

Cosponsors: 23 S. 806, the College for All Act of 2017, was 4/3/17-Referred to the Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 7 introduced by Sen. Bernard Sanders on Education, Labor, and Pensions. 4/3/17. Amends the Higher Education Act to ensure college for all including tribal students.

Other tribal provisions. H. R. 3687, the Farm to School Act of 2017, 9/6/17-Referred to Committee on Education Cosponsors: 1 was introduced by Rep. (R- and the Workforce. NE) on 9/6/17. Reauthorizes the farm to school program, and for other purposes. (B) Tribal Community Projects.— In the case of projects serving tribal communities,

the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, give highest priority to projects that best use products from tribal agricultural producers, as determined by the Secretary.”…

Other tribal provisions. H. R. 1864, the Chronic Absenteeism 4/3/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Reduction Act, was introduced by Rep. Tim Education and the Workforce. Ryan on 4/3/17. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that

address chronic absenteeism. …Sec. 2. Findings. Congress finds the following: (6)… Students of color are disproportionately chronically absent compared to their White peers. Latino students are 11 percent more likely to be chronically absent, African-American students are 36 percent more likely, and American Indian and Pacific Islander students are over 65 percent more likely according to the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights Data Collection. … H. R. 627, the Streamlining Energy 1/24/17-Referred to House Committee on Cosponsors: 50 Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017, was Energy and Commerce; markup. introduced by Rep. (D- 6/7/17-Ordered reported by unanimous Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act PA) on 1/24/17. consent. by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a 6/12/17-Reported by the Committee on clearinghouse for disseminating information Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-171; regarding available programs and financing House voted to suspend the rules and pass mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, the bill by voice vote under suspension of the develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed rules. generation, and energy retrofitting projects for 6/13/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on schools. The office must: (1) consult with Energy and Natural Resources. appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Tribal provisions. H. R. 2933, the Leveraging Effective 6/16/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 40 Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Education and the Workforce. Act or the LEARNS Act, was introduced by Sec. 5. Table of Contents of the Carl D. Perkins Rep. (D-WI) on 6/16/17. Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. ``Sec. 9. Authorization of appropriations. ``Title I—Career and Technical Education Assistance to the States. ``.Part A-- Allotment and Allocation. … ``Sec. 116. Native American programs. ``Sec. 117. Tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions. H. R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and 5/4/17-Referred to Committee on Education Cosponsors: 40 Technical for the 21st Century Act, was and the Workforce. introduced by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R- 5/17/17-Committee consideration and mark- Sec. 115. Tribally controlled postsecondary career PA) on 5/4/17. up held; ordered reported amended by voice and technical institutions. Sec. 116. Native American programs. vote. Sec. 117. Tribally controlled postsecondary career 6/7/17-Reported amended. H. Rept. 115- and technical institutions. 164. 6/22/17-House passed amended by voice vote under suspension of the rules. 6/26/17-Senate referred to the Committee on Other tribal provisions. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 943, the Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental 4/26/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Indian Education Program Modernization Indian Affairs. Act, was introduced by Sen. Heidi 7/12/17-SCIA hearing. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an Heitkamp (D-ND) on 4/26/17. accurate comprehensive student count for the purposes of calculating formula allocations for programs under the Johnson-O'Malley Act, and for other purposes. H. R. 2960, the Community College Student 6/20/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 11 Success Act, was introduced by Rep. Grace Education and the Workforce. Memg (D-NY) on 6/20/17. Directs the Secretary of Education to establish and carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide comprehensive support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges, and for other purposes.

(B) Definitions.—For purposes of this paragraph: (i) Exempt Institution.—The term “exempt institution” means an eligible institution that is— (I) a Tribal college or university; or …(ii) Tribal College or University.—The term “Tribal college or university” has the meaning given the term in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c). … H. R. 2961, the Remedial Education 6/20/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 8 Improvement Act, was introduced by Education and the Workforce. Rep. (D-NJ) on 6/20/17. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve remedial education programs that train students in the competencies needed to succeed in higher education.

Tribal provisions. H. R. 2727, the Native Educator Support 5/25/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 0 and Training Act'' or the ``NEST Act''. was Education and the Workforce. introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) on Title I—Student assistance. Part A—Scholarships 5/25/17. for the study of education and school administration Sec. 101. Scholarship programs for educators of Indian students and Indian educators. S. 1771, the Departments of Labor, Health 9/7/17-Committee on Appropriations Cosponsors: 0 and Human Services, and Education, and reported as an original measure. S. Rept. Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, 115-150. Indian Education. …for expenses necessary to was introduced by Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) carry out, to the extent not otherwise provided, title VI, part A of the ESEA, $165,239,000, of on 9/7/17. which $57,993,000 shall be for subpart 2 of part A of title VI and $6,865,000 shall be for subpart 3 of part A of title VI.

Additional tribal provisions. H. R. 3709, the America's College Promise 9/7/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 4 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Robert Committee on Education and the Workforce. Scott (D-VA) on 9/7/17. …Provides greater access to higher education by making 2 years of community college free, through a new partnership with States and Indian tribes to help the States and Indian tribes. …

Title I—State and Indian Tribe Grants for Community Colleges.

Title II—Grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-Serving Institutions, Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions, Predominantly Black Institutions, and Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions. Numerous tribal provisions.

Additional tribal provisions. S. 1795, the Higher Education Access and 9/12/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 1 Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Act, was introduced by Sen. Patty Murray Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to (D-WA) on 9/12/17. improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth. … The term ‘foster care children and youth’— “(A) means children and youth whose care and placement are the responsibility of the State or Tribal agency that administers a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. and 670 et seq.), without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of such children and youth; and “(B) includes individuals who were age 13 or older when their care and placement were the responsibility of a State or Tribal agency that administered a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. and 670 et seq.) and who are no longer under the care and responsibility of such a State or tribal agency, without regard to any such individual’s subsequent adoption, guardianship arrangement, or other form of permanency outcome.”…

Other tribal provisions. EMPLOYMENT: S. 63, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 1/9/17-Referred to the Committee on Indian Cosponsors: 12 2017, was introduced by Rep. Jerry Moran Affairs. Seeks to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian (R-KS) on 1/9/17. 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported favorably. tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor 2/17/17-SCIA reported without Relations Act. .

amendment. S. Rept. 115-3.

H. R. 986, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act 2/9/17-Referred to Committee on Education of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Todd and the Workforce.

Rokita (R-IN) on 2/9/17. 3/29/17-Hearings held by the Subcommittee

on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions prior to referral. 6/29/17-Markup; ordered reported amended Cosponsors: 31 by 22 - 16. S. 91, the Indian Employment, Training and 1/10//17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Related Services Consolidation Act of Indian Affairs. 2017, was introduced by Sen. Lisa 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported favorably. Seeks to facilitate the ability of Indian tribes to Murkowski (R-AK) on 1/10/17. 4/6/17-SCIA reported without amendment. integrate the employment, training, and related S. Rept. 115-26. services from diverse Federal sources, and for 4/25/17-Star Print ordered on report 115-26. other purposes. S, 144, the Promise Zone Job Creation Act 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Finance. Cosponsors: 1 of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA) on 1/12/17. “Sec. 1400V–1. Designation of Promise Zones. “(a) In general.—For purposes of this part, the term ‘Promise Zone’ means any area—“(1) which is nominated by one or more local governments or Indian Tribes (as defined in section 4(13) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self- Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103(13)) for designation as a Promise Zone (hereafter in this section referred to as a ‘nominated area’), “ H. R. 228, the Indian Employment, 1/3/17-Referred to the Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Training, and Related Services Act of 1992, Resources. was introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) 2/10/17-Referred to Subcommittee on Indian, Amends the Indian Employment, Training and on 1/3/17. Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992 to revise the program that provides for the 2/27/17-House agreed to suspend the rules integration of employment, training, and related and pass the bill, as amended, by voice vote. services programs for Indian tribes. The Act is renamed the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Act of 1992. Revises the types of programs that may be integrated. Revises the process for: (1) federal agencies to grant or deny a tribe's request to waive statutory, regulatory, or administrative requirements to efficiently implement an integration plan, and (2) the Department of the Interior to approve or disapprove an integration plan. A tribe is granted certain hearing and appeal rights if Interior disapproves its plan. H. R. 2842, the Accelerating Individuals 6/8/17-Referred to Committee on Ways and Cosponsors: 2 into the Workforce Act, was introduced by Means. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) on 6/8/17. 6/20/17-Ways and Means Committee Seeks to ensure the Secretary takes into account reported amended. H. Rept. 115-185. rural areas and Indian Tribes when making 6/23/17-House passed amended by 377 – 34. recommendations on how to address employment- 6/26/17-Senate referred to the Committee on related challenges. Finance. H. R. 2987, the 21st Century Conservation 6/21/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 4 Service Corps Act of 2017, was introduced Resources, Education and the Workforce, by Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) on Agriculture, Transportation and Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to 6/21/17. Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce. establish the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps to place youth and veterans in national 6/22/17-Referred to the Transportation and service positions to conserve, restore, and enhance Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic the great outdoors of the United States, and for Development, Public Buildings, and other purposes. Emergency Management; Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and Subcommittee on SEC. 3. Definitions. (a) In general.—Section 203 Water Resources and Environment. of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 6/23/17-Referred to the Energy and 1722) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 203. Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Definitions. “In this title: …“(5) Indian.—The Subcommittee on Energy. term ‘Indian’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the National and Community 6/29/17-Referred to the Natural Resources Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511). “(6) Subcommittee on Federal Lands; Indian Youth 21st Century Conservation Service Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Corps.—The term ‘Indian Youth 21st Century Native Affairs; and Subcommittee on Water, Conservation Service Corps’ means a program of Power and Oceans. a 21CSC organization that— “(A) enrolls 7/11/17-Referred to the Agriculture participants, the majority of whom are Indians; Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. and “(B) is established pursuant to an agreement between a tribal agency and a 21CSC organization for the benefit of the members of the tribal agency.

More tribal provisions. H. R. 272, the Back to Basics Job Creation 1/4/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep..John Ways and Means. Lewis (D-GA) on 1/4/17. Amends title XX (Block Grants to State for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to states, Indians tribes, or local governments to assist low-income individuals and individuals who have been unemployed for at least three months in developing self-employment opportunities. H. R. 3711, the Legal Workforce Act, was 9/8/17-Referred to the Committees on the Cosponsors: 31 introduced by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) on Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Education 9/8/17. and the Workforce. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to 9/27/17-Referred to the Judiciary make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment Subcommittee on Immigration and Border eligibility verification system, and for other Security. purposes.

Sec. 2. Employment Eligibility Verification Process. a) In General.--Section 274A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Employment Eligibility Verification Process.-- ``(iv) Documents establishing identity of individual.--A document described in this subparagraph is-…``(III) an individual's unexpired Native American tribal identification document issued by a tribal entity recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; or … ENDANGERED SPECIES: S. 735, the State, Tribal, and Local Species 3/27/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Transparency and Recovery Act, was Environment and Public Works. introduced by Sen. Michael Enzi (R-WY) Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to on 3/27/17. require the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to provide to affected states all data that is used as the basis of a determination on whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species before making a determination. The appropriate department must use data submitted by a state, tribal, or county government in making such a determination. ENERGY: H. R. 210, the Native American Energy Act, 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 was introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) Resources. on 1/3/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittees on Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to permit Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs and certain entities to appraise Indian land or trust assets involved in a transaction requiring Energy and Mineral Resources. Department of Interior approval. (Currently, 10/4/17-Committee markup; ordered Interior sets appraisal requirements.) A tribe may reported amended by 25 - 15. waive the requirement for an appraisal. S. 245, the Indian Tribal Energy 1/30/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 7 Development and Self-Determination Act Indian Affairs. Amendments of 2017, was introduced by 2/8/17- Ordered reported. Amends the Indian Tribal Energy Development Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on 1/30/17. 5/24/17-SCIA reported without amendment and Self Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes. with written report. S. Rept. 115-84.

H. R. 49, the American Energy 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Independence and Job Creation Act, was Resources; Energy and Commerce; and Science, Space, and Technology introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/25/17- Referred to the Energy and Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish 1/3/17 Commerce Subcommittee on Energy. and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing 2/10/17-Referred to the Natural Resources program that will result in an environmentally Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral sound program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Resources. Coastal Plain of Alaska, and for other purposes. 4/25/17- Referred to the Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy. (7) provide that the lessee, its agents, and its

contractors use best efforts to provide a fair share, as determined by the level of obligation previously agreed to in the 1974 agreement implementing section 29 of the Federal Agreement and Grant of Right of Way for the Operation of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, of employment and contracting for Alaska Natives and Alaska Native Corporations from throughout the State;… S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial 2/15/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 10 Competitiveness Act, was introduced by and Natural Resources. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) on 2/15/17. 3/30/17-Markup; ordered to be reported Requires states and Indian tribes to measure their without amendment favorably. compliance with certain residential and 5/10/17-Reported without amendment. commercial building energy codes. S. Rept. 115-60. Tribal provisions. H. R. 3050, the Enhancing State Energy 6/23/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 1 Security Planning and Emergency and Commerce. Preparedness Act of 2017, was introduced 6/28/17-Markup; ordered reported amended Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by Rep. (R-MI) on 6/23/17. by voice vote. to provide Federal financial assistance to States to 7/17/17-Reported amended. H. Rept. 115- implement, review, and revise State energy 224. security plans, and for other purposes. SEC. 2. State energy security plans. …“(b) Contents of 7/18/17-House passed the bill, as amended, plan.—A State energy security plan described in by voice vote. subsection (a) shall—…“(6) address multi-State, 7/19/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Tribe, and regional coordination planning Energy and Natural Resources. and response, and to the extent practicable, encourage mutual assistance in cyber and physical response plans. …

H. R. 2361, the Energy Savings and 5/4/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Building Efficiency Act of 2017, was Energy and Commerce. introduced by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R- 5/5/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on TN) on 5/4/17. Energy. Tribal provisions. H. R. 3671, the Off Fossil Fuels for a Better 9/1/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 4 Future Act, was introduced by Rep. Tulsi Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Gabbard (D-HI) on 9/1/17. Transportation and Infrastructure, Education Title VII. Respect for Treaties and Rights. Sec. and the Workforce, Science, Space, and 701. Respect for treaties and rights. Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall Technology, Financial Services, and Foreign be construed to affect or modify any treaty or Affairs. other right of any federally recognized Indian 9/5/17-Referred to Transportation and Tribe. Infrastructure Subcommittees on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Sec. 101. Findings. Congress finds the following: Emergency Management, Railroads, … (4) Tribal lands are only 4 percent of the Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, and United States land base, yet of the 1,322 Water Resources and Environment. Superfund hazardous waste sites, 25 percent are in Indian country. The vast majority—75 percent— of abandoned uranium mines are on Indian lands, with little effort made to remediate the harms they cause. (5) A full 20 percent of people living in First Nations communities located next to tar sands extraction sites were diagnosed with cancer—Keystone XL and the Enbridge Alberta Clipper expansion were one of many pipelines attempting to bring this tar sands, toxic and corrosive crude oil into the United States, directly through tribal treaty lands. (6) Federal leasing of public lands for fossil fuels extraction significantly impacts numerous American Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Tribes, Native Hawaiian communities and indigenous communities that share more than 3,000 miles of contiguous border with National Forest lands. The resource exploitation of fossil fuel energy extraction has run a long and deadly course in tribal lands. …

More tribal provisions. H. R. 825, the Public Land Renewable 2/2/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 39 Energy Development Act of 2017, was Resources and Agriculture. introduced by Rep. (R-AZ) on 2/16/17-Referred to the Natural Resources Establishes the Renewable Energy Resource 2/2/17. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Conservation Fund to make funds available to federal, state, and tribal agencies for distribution Resources. in regions in which renewable energy projects are 2/24/17-Referred to the Agriculture located on federal land for: (1) restoring and Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. protecting fish and wildlife habitat and corridors 7/26/17-Committee on Natural Resources for affected species and water resources in areas consideration and markup; ordered reported affected by wind, geothermal, or solar energy amended by unanimous consent. development; and (2) preserving and improving 9/21/17-Reported amended by the recreational access to federal land and water in an Committee on Natural Resources. affected region. H. Rept. 115-321, Part I. H. R. 3958, the Securing Energy 10/4/17-Referred to the House Committee Cosponsors: 1 Infrastructure Act of 2017, was on Science, Space, and Technology. introduced by Rep. C. A. Dutch SEC. 7. Exemption from disclosure. Ruppersberger (D-MD) on 10/4/17. Information shared by or with the Federal Government or a State, tribal, or local government under this Act shall be—(1) deemed to be voluntarily shared information; and (2) exempt from disclosure under any provision of Federal, State, tribal, or local freedom of information law, open government law, open meetings law, open records law, sunshine law, or similar law requiring the disclosure of information or records. ENVIRONMENTAL: S. 74, the Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act, 1/9/17-Referred to Committee on Commerce, Cosponsors: 2 was introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) Science, and Transportation. on 1/9/17. …Sec. 205. Gulf of Mexico long-term marine environmental monitoring and research program. … (3) Trust Resources.—The term “trust resources” means the living and non-living natural resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States, any State, federally recognized Indian tribe, or a local government. …

EPA: H. R. 1431, the EPA Science Advisory 3/8/17-Referred to Committee on Science, Cosponsors: 28 Board Reform Act of 2017, was introduced Space, and Technology. by Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on 3/8/17. 3/9/17-Committee consideration and markup; Sec. 2. Science Advisory Board. … (b) ordered reported by 19 - 14. Membership.--B) at least ten percent of the membership of the Board are from State, local, or 3/27/17-Reported the Committee on Science, tribal governments;… Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-63. 3/29/17-House passed the Rule providing for consideration of H. R.1431. EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT: H. R. 385, a bill to amend the Expedited 1/9/17-Referred to Committee on Financial Cosponsors: 1 Funds Availability Act to clarify the Services. application of that Act to American Samoa Amends the Expedited Funds Availability Act to and the Northern Mariana Islands by apply the Act, which governs bank deposit Rep. Aumua holds, to American Samoa and the (R-AS-At Large) on 1/9/17. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Act's one-day extension for certain deposits in noncontiguous states or territories shall apply to both American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. FARMS ACT: H. R. 3941 the Local FARMS Act, was 10/4/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 10 introduced by Rep. (D- Agriculture and Education and the ME) on 10/4/17. Workforce. “(4) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible entity’ means—… “(F) a Tribal government or Tribal government agency; … “(7) FOOD COUNCIL.—The term ‘food council’ means a food policy council or food and farm system network that—“(A) represents multiple organizations; and “(B) addresses food and farm-related issues and needs within city, county, State, Tribal region, multicounty region, or other region designated by the food council or food system network. … FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: S. Res. 255, a resolution congratulating the 9/14/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 0 National Federation of Federal Employees Homeland Security and Governmental on the celebration of the 100th anniversary Affairs. …Whereas NFFE members serve the United of its founding and recognizing the vital States by performing critical functions throughout Federal agencies, including the … the Indian contributions of its members to the United Health Service, … Whereas the NFFE represents States, was introduced by Sen. Heidi more than 100,000 Federal employees; … Heitkamp (D-ND) on 9/14/17. Additional tribal provisions. FEMA: H. R. 2548, the FEMA Reauthorization Act 5/19/17-Referred to Committees on Cosponsors: 2 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Lou Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Barletta (R-PA) on 5/19/17. Resources, and Financial Services. SEC. 3. Comprehensive study of disaster costs 5/24/17-House Transportation and and losses….(b) Additional membership.—For the purposes of the comprehensive study required Infrastructure markup. under subsection (a), as soon as practicable after 6/23/17-House Transportation and the date of enactment of this Act, the Infrastructure reported amended. H. Rept. Administrator shall appoint the following 115-191, Part I. members to the National Advisory Council:…(4) Individuals nominated by national organizations representing State, local, and tribal governments and personnel….

More tribal provisions. H. R. 1117, a bill to require the 2/16/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Administrator of the Federal Emergency Transportation and Infrastructure. Management Agency to submit a report 2/17/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Federal Emergency regarding certain plans regarding assistance Economic Development, Public Buildings Management Agency (FEMA) to report to to applicants and grantees during the and Emergency Management. Congress … The report must: (2) identify new response to an emergency or disaster, was 2/28/17-Markup; ordered reported amended technologies to aid the disaster workforce in introduced by Rep. (R-MO) by voice vote. partnering with state, local, and tribal governments and private nonprofits in the wake on 2/16/17. 3/9/17-Reported amended by the Committee of a disaster or emergency to educate, assist, and on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. inform applicants on the status of their Rept. 115-31. applications and projects. 3/27/17-House suspended the rules and passed the bill amended by 408 – 0. 3/28/17-Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental

Affairs. 7/26/17-Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ordered reported without amendment favorably. 9/18/17-Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs reported without amendment. With written S. Rept. 115-158. 10/4/17-Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent. 10/6/17-Presented to President. H. R. 1679, the FEMA Accountability, 3/22/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Modernization and Transparency Act of Transportation and Infrastructure. 2017, was introduced by Rep. Garret 3/23/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Federal Emergency Graves (R-LA) on 3/22/17. Economic Development, Public Buildings Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that the and Emergency Management. ongoing modernization of the grant systems for 3/29/17-Markup; ordered reported by voice the administration of assistance under the Robert vote. T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:…a means of sharing 5/2/17-Reported by the Committee on information among agencies and with state, local, Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. and tribal governments to eliminate the need to 115-107. file multiple applications and speed disaster The House suspended the rules and passed recovery. the bill by 419 – 0. 5/3/17-Senate referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 7/26/17-Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ordered reported without amendment favorably. 9/18/17-Reported without amendment favorably. H. Rept. 115-159; Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. FISHERIES: S. 1322, the American Fisheries Advisory 6/8/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Committee Act, was introduced by Sen. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on 6/8/17. 8/2/17-Ordered reported with an amendment Establishes the American Fisheries Advisory in the nature of a substitute. Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants, and for other purposes. The American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act: S-1322 – Sam Parisi, Gloucester -August 4, 2017 Last year I served on a panel to review applicants for S-K Grant money in Saint Petersburg, along with ten other experienced fisherman thru out the USA. After two days of reviews we graded those and our mission was done. We had no idea who was awarded the grant money at the end of the two days. After a month the ones that were chosen were published. I noticed one recipient from the East Coast was awarded $375,000 dollars yet I never saw it come before the panel. I called the head man in Saint Pete and ask why I never saw it, and he said it was on a different panel. I was on both panels and it never came up. I believe that NOAA decides who gets the funds and the panel is there to appease the public. A Senator from Alaska heard my story and told me he was putting in a bill to go back to an advisory panel like it had in 1954. Bear in mind, this a year in the making and he asked for my help by contacting our Politian’s in the North East which I did. Two days ago the Commerce Department approved his bill S-1322. The vote was 26 to one. What this means is NOAA will no longer receive the SKG money. A panel will be chosen by the Secretary of Commerce. Perhaps our fisherman will now see some of this money. Thank You, Sam Parisi, Gloucester Mass. H. R. 3588, the Regionally Empowered 7/28/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 11 Decision-making for Snapper, Noting the Natural Resources. Angling Public and the Preservation of an 8/17/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Exceptional Resource Act or the RED Water, Power and Oceans. Conservation and Management Act to provide for SNAPPER Act, was introduced by Rep. 9/26/17-Subcommittee on Water, Power management of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, (R-LA) on 7/28/17. and Oceans hearing. and for other purposes.

Sec. 102. Alternative Fishery Management.(a) Repeal. …(b) Management … ``(8) …or traditional or cultural practices of native communities; ...and''. H. R. 2023, the Modernizing Recreational 4/6/17-Referred to the Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 22 Fisheries Management Act of 2017, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) 4/20/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernizes recreational fisheries management. on 4/6/17. Water, Power and Oceans. 9/26/17-Subcommittee hearing. Sec. 102. Alternative fishery management. (a) Repeal.—…(b) Management.—… is amended “(8) have the authority to use alternative fishery management measures in a recreational fishery (or the recreational component of a mixed-use fishery) in developing a fishery management plan, plan amendment, or proposed regulations, which may include extraction rates, fishing mortality targets, harvest control rules, or traditional or cultural practices of native communities; and”…

FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES- OKLAHOMA: H. R. 2606, the Stigler Act Amendments of 5/23/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 3 2017, was introduced by Rep. Tom Cole (R- Natural Resources. OK) on 5/23/17. 6/7/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Act of August 4, 1947 (commonly Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. known as the Stigler Act), with respect to restrictions applicable to Indians of the Five 10/04/2017-Subcommittee hearing. Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

“Introducing this amendment to the Stigler Act will allow for past precedent to be current with the realities of Native-owned, restricted land,” said Rep. Tom Cole. “Many of Oklahoma’s citizens have passed out of ½ blood lineage, but remain vested to their Native American heritage. Removing the ½ blood degree prerequisite and expanding its range to any degree will help preserve the rights and legacy of Native American tribes and their inheritance.” FLOOD INSURANCE: S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, 6/15/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 9 and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of Sec. 410. Study on participation rates. … “Sec. 2017, was introduced by Sen. Robert 1349. Federal Flood Insurance Advisory Menendez (D-NJ) on 6/15/17. Committee. …“(b) Membership.—“(1) Members.—The Committee shall consist of ii) 1 individual who served in the past, or is currently serving, as an insurance regulator of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of , Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or any federally-recognized Indian tribe; … FORESTS: H. R. 2936, the Resilient Federal Forests 6/20/17-Referred to Committees on Cosponsors: 10 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Bruce Agriculture, Natural Resources, Education Westerman (R-AR) on 6/20/17. and the Workforce, and Transportation and Seeks to expedite under the National Infrastructure. Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve 6/27/17-Natural Resources markup; ordered forest management activities on National Forest reported amended by 23 - 12. System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Sec. 701. Protection of Tribal forest assets through use of stewardship end result contracting and other authorities. Sec. 702. Management of Indian forest land authorized to include related National Forest System lands and public lands. Sec. 703. Tribal forest management demonstration project. FORT ONTARIO STUDY ACT: H. R. 46, the Fort Ontario Study Act, was 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 2 introduced by Rep. (R-NY) on Resources; the House agreed to suspend the 1/3/17. rules and pass the bill by voice vote. Sec. 2. Findings. Congress makes the following 3/30/17-Committee on Energy and Natural findings (1) From 1755 until 1814, Fort Ontario Resources ordered to be reported with an and three previous fortifications built on the site amendment in the nature of a substitute. of the Fort in Oswego, New York, on the shore of 6/14/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Lake Ontario were used as military installations during the French and Indian War, the Resources reported with an amendment in Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. (2) The the nature of a substitute. S. Rept. 115-110. original fort, erected by the British in 1755, was destroyed by French forces in 1756. The fort was rebuilt and subsequently destroyed during both the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The star-shaped fort was constructed on the site of the original fortifications in the 1840s, with improvements made from 1863 through 1872. …

Other tribal provisions. FRANK AND JEANNE MOORE WILD STEELHEAD SPECIAL MANAGE- MENT AREA DESIGNATION ACT: S. 513, the Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild 3/2/17-Referred to Committee on Energy and Cosponsors: 1 Steelhead Special Management Area Natural Resources. Designation Act, was introduced by 3/30/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Sec. 4. Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) on 3/2/17. Resources. Ordered to be reported without Special Management Area, Oregon. …(h) amendment favorably. Protection of tribal rights.—Nothing in this 5/16/17-Committee on Energy and Natural section diminishes any treaty rights of an Indian Resources reported without amendment. tribe. S. Rept. 115-66. GRAND CANYON: H. R. 360, the Greater Grand Canyon 1/6/17-Referred to Committee on Committee Cosponsors: 8 Heritage National Monument Act, was on Natural Resources. introduced by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Grand Canyon tribe fears for its future amid battle on 1/6/17. Federal Lands. against uranium mining. Bill would protect 1.7 million acres near Grand Canyon as National Monument Bill would protect 1.7 million acres near Grand Canyon as National Monument, - 8/29/16, President Obama receives 550,000 signatures demanding he designate Grand Canyon National Monument. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN: S. 1091, the Supporting Grandparents 5/10/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 4 Raising Grandchildren Act, was introduced Education, Labor, and Pensions. by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on 5/10/17. Establishes a Federal Task Force to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

(B) Native Americans.—In carrying out the duties described in subparagraph (A), the Task Force shall ensure that the needs of members of Native American tribes are addressed.

GUNS: H. R. 445, the Buyback Our Safety Act, was 1/11/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 3 introduced by Rep. Theodore Deutch (D- Judiciary. FL) on 1/11/17. 2/6/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Sec. 2. Gun buyback grant program.(a) In Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and general.—The Attorney General, through the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Investigations. Justice Programs of the Department of Justice, shall establish a gun buyback grant program under which the Assistant Attorney General may make grants to law enforcement agencies of States, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to assist in funding gun buyback programs carried out by such agencies. HAWAII: H. R. 1369, the Indian Healthcare 3/6/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Improvement Act of 2017, was introduced Resources, Energy and Commerce, Ways by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on 3/6/17. and Means, and the Budget. Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act 3/20/17-Referred to Natural Resources to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes. Sec. 204. Reauthorization of Native Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Hawaiian health care programs. Native Affairs HEAD START: S. 185, the Head Start Improvement Act of 1/23/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 1 2017, was introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R- Education, Labor, and Pensions. UT) on 1/23/17. Amends the Head Start Act to authorize block grants to States for prekindergarten education.“ Sec. 639. Block grants to eligible states and Indian tribes. “(a) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, beginning on October 1 of the first fiscal year following the date of enactment of the Head Start Improvement Act of 2017, from the amounts appropriated to carry out this subchapter under section 638 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible States and Indian tribes from allotments made under subsection (b) in accordance with this section. “ ,,, H. R. 1921, the Head Start Improvement 4/5/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 17 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Jim Education and the Workforce. Banks (R-IN) on 4/5/17. Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes; … HEALTH RELATED: H. R. 309, the National Clinical Care 1/5/17-Referred to House Committee on Cosponsors: 26 Commission Act, was introduced by Rep. Energy and Commerce. Pete Olson (R-TX) on 1/5/17. 1/9/17-House agreed to suspend the rules and Sec. 2. Establishment National Clinical Care passed the bill by voice vote. Commission Act …“(1) In General.—The Commission shall be composed of the following 1/10/17-Senate referred to Committee on voting members: “(A) The heads (or their Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. designees) of the following Federal agencies and departments: … “(iv) The Indian Health Service. … S. 256, the SOAR to Health and Wellness 2/1/17-Referred to the Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 5 Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Heidi Education, Labor, and Pensions. Heitkamp (D-ND) on 2/1/17. Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to replace the existing Stop, H. R. 767, the SOAR to Health and Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and 1/31/17-Referred to the House Committee on Wellness Training (or SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2017, was introduced by Energy and Commerce. Rep. (D-TN) on 1/31/17. Wellness Training) program with a pilot program 2/3/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on that includes the same functions and additional Health. initiatives. The pilot program must train health 6/29/17-Subcommittee markup; forwarded care providers and other related providers to: (1) by Subcommittee to Full Committee identify potential human trafficking victims, (2) amended by voice vote. work with law enforcement to report and facilitate 7/27/17-Full Committee markup; ordered communication with such victims, (3) refer reported amended by voice vote. victims to social or victims service agencies or organizations, and (4) provide such victims with coordinated care tailored to their circumstances.

Cosponsors: 9 H. R. 1369, the Indian Healthcare 3/6/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Improvement Act of 2017, was introduced Resources, Energy and Commerce, Ways by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on 3/6/17. and Means, and the Budget. Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act 3/20/17-Referred to Natural Resources to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes. Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska

Native Affairs. S. Res. 125, a resolution supporting the 4/7/17-Referred to Committee on Health, Cosponsors: 14 goals and ideals of National Public Health Education, Labor, and Pensions. Week, was introduced by Rep. Tom Udall Expresses support for the goals and ideals of (D-NM) on 4/7/17. National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals,

governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury Whereas the week of April 3, 2017, through April 9, 2017, is National Public Health Week; Whereas the theme of National Public Health Week in 2017 is ``Healthiest Nation 2030'', with the goal of making the United States the healthiest country in 1 generation; … H. R. 1628, the American Health Care Act 3/20/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 0 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Diane Budget and reported as an original measure, Black (R-TN) on 3/20/17. H. Rept. 115-52. 5/3-4/17-House passed by a recorded vote of 217-213. Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye says 7/25-28/17-Senate considered. passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which passed the House of Representatives May 4, could result in diminished health care services to tribal communities because it affects the Medicaid program by eliminating cost-sharing protections. Medicaid represents 67 percent of third party revenue at the Indian Health Services (IHS) and 13 percent of overall IHS spending. …“The Navajo Nation is pleased to see that H.R.1628 preserves the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and other tribal specific portions of the ACA that have major impacts on tribal health programs,” Begaye said. “However, the proposed changes to the Medicaid program will result in [fewer] services to be provided within tribal communities, while adding increased pressure to the IHS systems already in place.” …“In light of the passing of this bill through the House, it’s critical that tribal leaders work with advocates in the Senate to ensure tribal concerns with the AHCA are addressed,” Begaye said. “We strongly encourage tribal nations to express their concerns with their Senators about the legislation.” S. 1250, the Restoring Accountability in the 5/25/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Indian Health Service Act of 2017, was Indian Affairs. introduced by Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) 6/13/17-SCIA markup; ordered to be Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act on 5/25/17. reported without amendment favorably. to improve the recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, H. R. 2662, the Restoring Accountability in 5/25/17-Referred to Committees on Natural improve health services, and for other purposes. the Indian Health Service Act of 2017, was Resources; Energy and Commerce; Ways introduced by Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) on and Means; and Oversight and Government

5/25/17. Reform. 6/8/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on

Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Cosponsors: 8 6/21/17-Subcommittee legislative hearing. H. R. 1476, the Native American Health 3/9/17.Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Savings Improvement Act, was introduced Ways and Means. by Rep. (R-MI) on 3/9/17. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that receiving hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or a tribal organization does not disqualify an individual from being eligible for a health savings account. H. Res. 511, a resolution expressing support 9/8/17-Referred to the Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 3 for designation of September as "National and Commerce. Childhood Obesity Awareness Month", was 9/11/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on … Whereas significant disparities exist among the introduced by Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) Economic Development, Public Buildings obesity rates of children based on race; for example, on average 38.5 percent of on 9/8/17. and Emergency Management. Hispanic/Latino children and 35.2 percent of African-American children ages 6 to 11 are overweight or obese, compared with 28.5 percent of Non-Hispanic White children, and American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents are 50 percent more likely than non-Hispanic Whites to be overweight; … H. R. 3704, the Native Health Access 9/7/17- Referred to the House Committees Cosponsors: 1 Improvement Act of 2017, was introduced on Energy and Commerce, Natural by Rep. (D-NJ) on 9/7/17. Resources, and Ways and Means. Amends the Public Health Service Act to improve 9/13/17-Referred to Natural Resources behavioral health outcomes for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska

Native Affairs. SEC. 2. Special behavioral health program for Indians. SEC. 3. Indian defined in PPACA. H. R. 3706, the Native Health and Wellness Act 9/7/17- Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D- Energy and Commerce. CA) on 9/7/17. Amends the Public Health Service Act to improve the public health system in tribal communities and increase the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives pursuing health careers.

Sec. 2. Tribal health block grant. Sec. 3. Grant program to recruit and mentor American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults. HOUSING: S. 1275, the Bringing Useful Initiatives for 5/25/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Indian Land Development Act of 2017 or Indian Affairs. the BUIILD Act of 2017, was introduced by 6/13/17-SCIA markup; ordered to be Seeks to improve the housing conditions and Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on 5/25/17. reported without amendment favorably. promote useful land uses within tribal communities, and for other purposes.

H. R. 764, the Housing America's 1/31/17-Referred to Committees on Financial Cosponsors: 0 Workforce Act of 2017, was introduced by Services and Ways and Means. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) on 1/31/17. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business-related tax credit for up to 50% (100% for small business employers) of the qualified housing expenses paid for the benefit of their employees. …“(2) Transfer of Credit.— …“(C) Employer Described.—An employer is described in this subparagraph if the employer is—… “(ii) an Indian tribal government (within the meaning of section 7871) or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or … S. 1831, the Volunteer First Responder 9/19/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Housing Act, was introduced by Sen. Heidi Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Heitkamp (D-ND) on 9/19/17. Sec. 2. Definitions. In this Act:…2) Indian tribe.- -The term ``Indian tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Qualified volunteer first responder.--The term ``qualified volunteer first responder'' means any individual who--…D) is certified as a firefighter or other responder in the State, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe in which the individual is serving as volunteer. Sec. 4. Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. … (C) include a copy of the certification of the qualified volunteer first responder as a firefighter or other responder in the State, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe in which the individual served as a volunteer. S. 1895, a bill to reauthorize the Native 9/28/2017-Referred to the Senate Cosponsors: 4 American Housing Assistance and Self- Committee on Indian Affairs. Determination Act of 1996, and for other Title I—Block Grants and Grant requirements. …Sec. 102. Recommendations regarding purposes, was introduced by Sen. Tom exceptions to annual Indian housing plan Udall (R-NM) on 9/28/2017. requirement. …

Title V—Other Housing Assistance for Native Americans. Sec. 501. Rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans. Sec. 502. Loan guarantees for Indian housing.

Additional tribal provisions. S. 1949, the “Affordable Housing for 10/5/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Educational Achievement Demonstration Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Act” or the “AHEAD Act”, was Authorizes demonstration projects to improve introduced by Sen. Patty Murray (D- educational and housing outcomes for children. WA) on 10/5/17. Sec. 3. Definitions. …(2) Eligible Entity.—The term “eligible entity” means a partnership that—(A) shall include—…(8) Tribally Designated Housing Entity.—The term “tribally designated housing entity” has the meaning given the term in section 4(22) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103(22)). HUNGER: H. R. 1189, the Anti-hunger Empowerment 2/16/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Jose Agriculture. Serrano (D-NY) on 2/16/17. 3/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Reduces administrative requirements for the Nutrition. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), authorizes funding to increase access to SNAP offices, and authorizes grants for community-based nonprofits to expand anti- hunger activities. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal existing provisions regarding administrative costs and authorize the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to pay 75% of the administrative costs for state agencies to increase the operating hours of SNAP offices, reduce wait times, accept online applications, upgrade technology, and provide a checklist of required documents. USDA must report annually to Congress on the comparative progress of states in improving access to SNAP. Beyond the Soup Kitchen Grants Program Act of 2017 Establishes a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program to provide grants to community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups for programs to reduce hunger, increase the use of nutrition assistance and anti-poverty programs, bolster food security, assist individuals and families to develop assets, promote economic independence, improve nutrition, and reduce obesity.

Sec. 203. Selection of primary community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups and subgrantees. (1) Programs Component.—A program component that describes, with respect to a target population of a pilot community and in accordance with section 204, programs designed for the following purposes: …

(2) Community Food Council.—A community food council component that describes the formation and operation of a community food council designed to engage emergency feeding groups, Federal, State, and local government agencies, the cooperative extension system, land- grant colleges and universities, and historically African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian educational institutes for the purposes described under paragraph (1). … INCUBATORS, NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS: S. 607, the Native American Business 3/13/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Incubators Program Act, was introduced by Indian Affairs. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 3/13/17. 3/29/17-SCIA ordered reported without The Secretary shall establish a program in the amendment. Office of Indian Energy and Economic 9/26/17-Reported without amendment. Development to provide financial assistance in the S. Rept. 115–163. form of competitive grants to eligible applicants for the establishment and operation of business incubators that provide business incubation

services to Native businesses and Native entrepreneurs. ILLINOIS LAND DISPUTE: H. R. 183, a bill to provide for the equitable 1/3/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 settlement of certain Indian land disputes Natural Resources. regarding land in Illinois, and for other 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Confers exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of purposes, was introduced by Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Federal Claims for the Miami Tribe of Rep. Markwayne Mullin, (R-OK) on 1/3/17. Oklahoma's land claim arising under the Treaty of Grouseland. The court must render judgement without regard to defenses based on the passage of time, including the statute of limitations. The U. S. is the only entity liable for such a claim and monetary damages are the only available remedy. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year of enactment of this bill. All other claims of the tribe to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland are extinguished. INDIAN EMPOWERMENT ACT: H. R. 215, the American Indian 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Empowerment Act of 2017, was introduced Resources. by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Empowers federally recognized Indian tribes to Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. accept restricted fee tribal lands Includes 10/25/17-Subcommittee hearing. provisions that continue restrictions against taxation and “alienation” (such as sale, trade, or encumbering with debt). The bill specifies that a land transfer to a tribe does not diminish the federal trust responsibility to the tribe. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE: H. R. 235, the Indian Health Service 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on Budget, Cosponsors: 0 Advance Appropriations Act of 2017, was Natural Resources, and Energy and introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on Commerce. Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act 1/3/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on to authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Services and Indian Health Facilities Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. accounts of the Indian Health Service. The advance appropriations provide new budget authority that first becomes available in the first fiscal year after the budget year. The bill requires the President's budget and the supporting documents submitted to Congress to include detailed estimates related to the advance appropriations. H. R. 981, the Indian Health Service Hiring 2/7/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 9 Freeze Exemption Act, was introduced by Oversight and Government Reform. Rep, Norma Torres (D-CA) on 2/7/17. Sec. 2. Prohibition on Hiring Freeze from Affecting Indian Health Service. The memorandum titled ``Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze'' published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, Executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agency of the Federal Government from filling vacant Federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to positions within the Indian Health Service. S. 465, the Independent Outside Audit of 2/28/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 the Indian Health Service Act of 2017, was Indian Affairs. introduced by Sen. Mike Rounds on Provides for an independent outside audit of the 2/28/17. Indian Health Service. INDIAN OIL AND GAS LEASES: H. J. Res. 56, providing for congressional 2/1/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 10 disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Natural Resources. United States Code, of the final rule of the Nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Bureau of Land Management relating to Management titled "Onshore Oil and Gas "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Leases; Site Security." The rule published in the Security", was introduced by Rep. Stevan Federal Register on November 17, 2016, addresses site security for onshore oil and gas Pearce (R-NM) on 2/1/17. operations and production.

Rep. Pearce: … ”What happened is, over a year ago, for the first time in 40 years, we allowed Americans to export oil. We are diminishing the trade deficits--that is, we are making our economy stronger--by shipping to South American countries and to countries all over the world. It is good for American jobs. Then the BLM comes in and puts in its onshore oil and gas order No. 3 rule, which will make it more difficult for us to produce oil off of public lands. It simply shouldn't be there. We are introducing legislation today that will reject that as a bureaucratic entanglement of job creation in the country.” … H. J. Res. 68, providing for congressional 2/7/17.Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 2 disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 of the Natural Resources. United States Code of a rule submitted by Nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land the Bureau of Land Management relating to Management titled "Onshore Oil and Gas standards for measurement and reporting of Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas gas removed or sold from Federal and Leases; Measurement of Gas." The rule published Indian lands and areas subject to in the Federal Register on November 17, 2016, addresses onshore oil and gas operations and commoditization agreements, was production. introduced by Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) on 2/7/17. H. J. Res. 82, a resolution providing for 2/16/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 3 congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Resources. of title 5, United States Code, of the final Resolved by the Senate and House of rule of the Bureau of Land Management Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Management relating to “Onshore Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Oil", was Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas introduced by Rep. Leases; Measurement of Oil” (81 Fed. Reg. 81462 (R-AR) on 2/16/17. (November 17, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. S. J. Res. 29, a joint resolution providing for 3/2/17-Referred to Committee on Energy and Cosponsors: 5 congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Natural Resources. of title 5, United States Code, of the final Nullifies the rule submitted by the Office of rule of the Office of Natural Resources Natural Resources Revenue entitled "Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Revenue of the Department of the Interior Valuation Reform." The rule published in the relating to consolidated Federal oil and gas Federal Register on July 1, 2016, addresses and Federal and Indian coal valuation royalties generated from oil, gas, and coal reform, was introduced by Sen. Steve production. Daines (R-MT) on 3/2/17. INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION: S. 1761, the Intelligence Authorization Act 8/18/17-Select Committee on Intelligence Cosponsors: 0 for Fiscal Year 2018, was introduced by reported as an original measure. Without Rep. Richard Burr (R-NC) on 8/18/17. written report. Sec. 507. Exemption from Disclosure. 9/7/17-Select Committee on Intelligence Information shared by or with the Federal Government or a State, tribal, or local government filed written report. S. Rept.115-151. under this title shall be--1) deemed to be Additional and Minority views filed. voluntarily shared information; and (2) exempt from disclosure under any provision of Federal, State, tribal, or local freedom of information law, open government law, open meetings law, open records law, sunshine law, or similar law requiring the disclosure of information or records. INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS: H. R. 3354, the Department of the Interior, 7/21/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Appropriations reported as Appropriations Act, 2018, was introduced original measure, H. Rept. 115-238 Provides appropriations to Interior for:… the by Rep. (R-CA) on 7/21/17. Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education. Provides appropriations to Interior for Departmental Offices, including: …the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians. …Provides appropriations to the … Indian Health Service, … . The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation; the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; … JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQENCY PREVENTION REAUTHORIZATION: S. 860, the Juvenile Justice and 4/5/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 13 Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Judiciary. Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Chuck 8/1/17-Senate Committee on the Judiciary Title II—Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Grassley (R-IA) on 4/5/17. discharged by unanimous consent; passed Prevention. …Sec. 209. Grants to Indian tribes. Senate with an amendment by voice vote. NATIONAL BATTTEFIELD PARK: S, 136, the Kennesaw Mountain National 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 1 Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act, and Natural Resources. was introduced by Sen. Johnny Isakson (R- Kennesaw Mountain was originally a home to the GA) on 1/12/17. mound builders in the years 900 to 1700 AD. ..Their descendants, the Creek people, were pushed out of by the Cherokee, who were then exiled by the United States and the state of Georgia on the to the Oklahoma Territory during the Georgia . KLAMATH TRIBE: S. 1223, the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund 5/24/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Repeal Act, was introduced by Sen. Jeff Indian Affairs. Merkley (D-OR) on 5/24/17. 7/12/17-SCIA hearing on bill. Repeals the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act, which sets forth how funds credited to the Klamath Tribe must be distributed. LAND INTO TRUST: H. R. 130, a bill to amend the Act of June 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 2 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Resources. Secretary of the Interior to take land into 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Indian Reorganization Act to make it trust for Indian tribes, and for other Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. applicable to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became purposes, was introduced by Rep. Tom Cole recognized. The amendments made by this bill are (R-OK) on 1/3/17. 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.) H. R. 131, a bill to reaffirm the trust status 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 1 of land taken into trust by the United States Resources. pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Reaffirms the trust status of land taken into trust benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. by the United States pursuant to the Indian recognized on the date that the land was Reorganization Act before the enactment of this taken into trust, and for other purposes, was bill for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was introduced by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on federally recognized when the land was taken into trust. Department of the Interior actions to take 1/3/17. land into trust under the Indian Reorganization Act are ratified and confirmed as if the actions were taken under a law specifically authorizing or directing them. The bill applies to all claims pending on, or filed on or after, the bill's enactment. Land taken into trust that has been ratified and confirmed pursuant to this bill must remain Indian Country. H. R. 146, the Eastern Band Cherokee 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Naturel Cosponsors: 4 Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Charles Fleischmann 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on This bill takes specified lands and easements in (R-TN) on 1/3/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Monroe County, TN, into trust for the benefit of 10/4/17-Subcommittee hearing. the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, including the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial. …The TVA maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. … The TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands. Gaming on these lands is prohibited. H. R. 211, the Chugach Region Lands 1/3/17-Referred to the Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Study Act, was introduced by Rep. Don Resources. Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. 2/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Empowers federally recognized Indian tribes to Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. accept restricted fee tribal lands, and for other purposes. S. 269, a bill to provide for the conveyance 2/1/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Indian Affairs. Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and to 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported. Directs HHS to convey to the Tanana Tribal the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation 3/27/17-SCIA reported. S. Rept. 115-11. Council in Tanana, Alaska, all interest of U.S. and to certain property (including all land, located in Dillingham, Alaska, and for other improvements, and appurtenances) containing purposes, was introduced by Sen. Lisa 11.25 acres, in the village of Tanana for use in

Murkowski (R-AK) on 2/1/17. connection with health and social services

programs. HHS shall convey to the Bristol Bay

Area Health Corporation in Dillingham, Alaska,

all interest of U.S. and to certain property included H. R. 236, a bill to provide for the 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on Natural conveyance of certain property to the in the Dental Annex Subdivision (including all Resources and Energy and Commerce. land, improvements, and appurtenances) Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Alaska, and to the Bristol Bay Area Health containing 1.474 acres more or less, also for use in Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. connection with health and social services Corporation located in Dillingham, Alaska, programs. Neither the Tanana Tribal Council nor and for other purpose, was introduced by the Corporation shall be liable for soil, surface Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of environmental contamination, including oil or petroleum products, or hazardous substances on any of the properties.

Cosponsors: 0 H. R. 597, the Lytton Rancheria Homelands 1/20/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Jeff Resources. Denham (R-CA) on 1/20/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Takes into trust for the benefit of the Lytton Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Rancheria of California certain land owned by the tribe in Sonoma County, CA. Land taken into trust 6/22/17-Committee on Natural Resources is made a part of the tribe's reservation. Gaming is markup; ordered to be reported by prohibited on this land and in a specified area of unanimous consent. Sonoma County. Gaming is prohibited until 7/11/17-Reported by the Committee on 3/16/37, on land taken into trust for the benefit of Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-202; House the tribe after enactment of this bill. The agreed by voice vote to suspend the rules and memorandum of agreement entered into by the pass the bill. tribe and the county that was approved by the 7/12/17- Referred to Senate Committee on county on 3/10/15, is not subject to review and Indian Affairs. approval by the Department of the Interior. H. R. 3688, the Winnebago Land Transfer 9/6/17-Referred to House Committee on Cosponsors: 4 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Steve Natural Resources. King (R-IA) on 9/6/17. Takes specified federal land in Iowa into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The land becomes part of the tribe's reservation. LITTLE SHELL TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS: S. 39, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa 1/6/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Indians Restoration Act of 2017, was Indian Affairs. introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) on 2/8/17-SCIA ordered to be reported Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell 1/6/17. favorably. Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the 5/22/17-SCIA reported without amendment. Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the S. Rept. 115-75. Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base. (Sec. 4) This bill extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana.(Sec. 5) The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. The service area of the tribe is considered to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana. (Sec. 7) The tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must maintain the membership roll. (Sec. 8) Interior must take into trust for the benefit of the tribe 200 acres of land within the tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base. LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA: S. 1047, a bill to provide for the recognition 5/4/17-Referred to Senate Committee Indian Cosponsors: 0 of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and Affairs. for other purposes, was introduced by Sen. In the past, the tribe’s requests for full recognition Richard Burr (R-NC) on 5/4/17. have been rejected again and again by Congress. In December 2016, the tribe won a victory on

another potential path to recognition. The federal Department of the Interior’s solicitor issued a H.R. 2352, a bill to provide for the 5/4/17-Referred to Committee on Natural memo that said the Lumbees can apply to that recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Resources. agency for recognition. Carolina, and for other purposes, was 5/4/17-Referred to Subcommittee on Indians, introduced by Rep. Robert Pittinger (R-NC) Insular, and Alaskan Native Affairs. on 5/4/17. 5/11/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Cosponsors: 4

8/11/17-Referred to Committee on Natural H.R. 3650, a bill to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Resources. Carolina, and for other purposes, was 8/18/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on introduced by Rep. Robert Pittinger (R-NC) Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. on 8/11/17. 9/26/17-House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs hearing. Cosponsors: 4 LYTTON RANCHERIA; H. R. 597, the Lytton Rancheria Homelands 1/20/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Jeff Resources. Denham (R-CA) on 1/20/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Takes into trust for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria of California certain land owned by the 6/22/17-Committee on Natural Resources tribe in Sonoma County, CA. Land taken into trust markup; ordered to be reported by is made a part of the tribe's reservation. Gaming is unanimous consent. prohibited on this land and in a specified area of 7/11/17-Reported by the Committee on Sonoma County. Gaming is prohibited until Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-202; House 3/16/37, on land taken into trust for the benefit of agreed by voice vote to suspend the rules and the tribe after enactment of this bill. The pass the bill. memorandum of agreement entered into by the 7/12/17- Referred to Senate Committee on tribe and the county that was approved by the Indian Affairs. county on 3/10/15, is not subject to review and approval by the Department of the Interior. MARKETING FAIRNESS ACT: S. 976, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 4/24/17-Referred to Committee on Banking, Cosponsors: 27 2017, was introduced by Sen. Michael Enzi Housing, and Urban Affairs. (R-WV) on April 24, 17. 5/18/17-Hearing. Restores States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes.

…Sec. 4. Definitions and special rules. (8) State.—The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States, and any tribal organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)). MENTAL HEALTH: H. R. 2677, the Stop Mental Health Stigma 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 2 in Our Communities Act, was introduced by Energy and Commerce. Rep. (D-CA) on 5/25/17. 5/26/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Public Health Service Act to require Health. the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an

outreach and education strategy to promote

behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. MINING: S. 1833, the Hardrock Mining and 9/19/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 4 Reclamation Act of 2017, was introduced Energy and Natural Resources. by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 9/19/17. Modifies the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land. (11) Indian Land.—The term “Indian land” means land that is—(A) held in trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe or member of an Indian tribe; or (B) held by an Indian tribe or member of an Indian tribe, subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation. (12) Indian Tribe.—The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (13) Locatable Mineral.— …(A) In General.—The term “locatable mineral” means any mineral…(B) Exclusions.—The term “locatable mineral” does not include any mineral that is—… (ii) held in trust by the United States for, or owned by, any Indian tribe or member of an Indian tribe, as defined in section 2 of the Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982 (25 U.S.C. 2101). …

Additional tribal provisions. MONTANA: S. 1282, a bill to redesignate certain clinics 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans' Affairs. located in Montana, was introduced by Sen. 8/2/17-Senate Committee on Veterans' U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester of Steve Daines (R-MT) on 5/25/17. Affairs discharged by unanimous consent; Montana this week announced that their legislation to designate three Department of passed Senate with an amendment by Veterans Affairs facilities passed the Senate. unanimous consent. …“David Thatcher, Joe Medicine Crow, and Ben 8/4/17-Referred to the House Committee Steele are Montana’s heroes and America’s on Veterans' Affairs. heroes,” said Tester, ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “These three represent the greatest generation and what is best about Montana, and today we are one step closer to ensuring future generations will forever remember their brave service.” …Dr. Medicine Crow was an accomplished warrior and esteemed historian. He was born on the Crow Indian Reservation in eastern Montana and traveled across the U.S. while pursuing his education. In 1939, Dr. Medicine Crow earned his master’s degree from the University of Southern California, becoming the first member of the Crow Tribe to attain that credential. In 1943 he joined the . While serving as an Army scout during World War II, Dr. Medicine Crow fulfilled the four requirements to become a war chief. While fighting against the German forces he led a war party, stole an enemy horse, disarmed an enemy and touched an enemy without killing him. Later in life he served as the Crow tribal historian, received multiple honorary doctorate degrees, and spoke at venues across the nation. He was the last Crow war chief and his passing last April, at the age of 102, was a loss to our nation. For his lifetime of service to the Crow Tribe, the state of Montana, and to United States, Dr. Medicine Crow was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. … NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS FOR MISSING AND NATIVE WOMEN AND GIRLS: H. Res. 222, a resolution expressing support 3/23/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 6 for designation of May 5, 2017, as Resources. "National Day of Awareness for Missing 3.27/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Whereas, according to a study commissioned by and Native Women and Girls", was Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) murder rates that are more than 10 times the on 3/23/17. national average; whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; … NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES: S. 254, the Esther Martinez Native 2/1/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 7 American Languages Preservation Act, was Indian Affairs. introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported. Amends the Native American Programs Act of 2/1/17. 4/4/17-SCIA reported without amendment. 1974 to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise a grant program administered by the Administration H. Rept. 115-23. for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. The minimum number of enrollees in educational H. R. 1169, the Esther Martinez Native 2/16/17-Referred to Committee on Education programs funded by grants is reduced from 10 to 5 American Languages Preservation Act, and the Workforce. enrollees in Native American language nests and from 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American was introduced by Rep. Ben Ray Lujan language survival schools. The bill increases the (D-NM) on 2/16/17. maximum duration of grants.

Cosponsors: 27

NAVAJO: S. 245, the Indian Tribal Energy 1/30/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 7 Development and Self-Determination Act Indian Affairs. 2/8/17- Ordered reported. Amendments of 2017, was introduced by 5/24/17-SCIA reported without amendment Amends the Indian Tribal Energy Development Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on 1/30/17. with written report. S. Rept. 115-84. and Self -Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes. Sec. 205- this bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow the Navajo Nation to enter into mineral resource leases on their restricted lands without Interior's approval. The maximum term of a Navajo Nation lease that does not require Interior's approval is extended for commercial and agricultural leases. H. R. 1369, the Indian Healthcare 3/6/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Improvement Act of 2017, was introduced Resources, Energy and Commerce, Ways by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on 3/6/17. and Means, and the Budget. Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act 3/20/17-Referred to Natural Resources to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes. Sec. 159. Navajo Nation Medicaid Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Agency feasibility study. Native Affairs. S. 436, the San Juan County Settlement 2/16/17-Referred to Energy and Natural Cosponsors: 1 Implementation Act, was introduced by Resources Committee. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) on 2/16/17. 7/26/17-Subcommittee on Public Lands, Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to retire Forests, and Mining hearing. coal preference right lease applications for which the Secretary has made an affirmative commercial

quantities determination, to substitute certain land H. R. 2402, the San Juan County Settlement 5/8/17-Referred to Committee on Natural selections of the Navajo Nation, and for other Implementation Act, was introduced by Resources. purposes. Sec. 3. Certain land selections of the Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) on 5/8/17. 5/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Navajo Nation. (a) Cancellation of certain Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. selections.—The land selections made by the 10/4/17-Subcommittee hearing. Navajo Nation pursuant to Public Law 93–531 (commonly known as the “Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974”) (25 U.S.C. 640d et seq.) that are depicted on the map entitled “Navajo- Hopi Land Settlement Act Selected Lands” and dated April 2, 2015, are cancelled. (b) Authorization for new selection.— …(3) EXCLUSIONS.—The following land shall not be eligible for selection under paragraph (1): (A) Land within a unit of the National Landscape Conservation System. (B) Land within— (i) the Glade Run Recreation Area; (ii) the Fossil Forest Research Natural Area; or ...(C) Any land subject to a lease or contract under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) or the Act of July 31, 1947 (commonly known as the “Materials Act of 1947”) (30 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), as of the date of the selection. (4) DEADLINE.—Not later than 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Navajo Nation shall make all selections under paragraph (1). …(5) WITHDRAWAL.—Any land selected by the Navajo Nation under paragraph (1) shall be withdrawn from disposal, leasing, and development until the date on which the selected land is placed into trust for the Navajo Nation…. (d) Boundary.—For purposes of this section and the Act referred to in subsection (a), the present boundary of the Navajo Reservation is depicted on the map entitled “Navajo Nation Boundary” and dated November 16, 2015.

Cosponsors: 5 S. 664, the Navajo Utah Water Rights 3/15/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Settlement Act of 2017, was introduced by Indian Affairs. Sen. (R-UT) on 3/15/17. Seeks to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah, to authorize construction of projects in connection therewith,

and for other purposes.

H. R. 1628, the American Health Care Act 3/20/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 0 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Diane Budget and reported as an original measure, Black (R-TN) on 3/20/17. H. Rept. 115-52. Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye says 5/3-4/17-House passed by a recorded vote of passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which passed the House of 217-213. Representatives May 4, could result in diminished 7/25-28/17-Senate considered. health care services to tribal communities because it affects the Medicaid program by eliminating cost-sharing protections. Medicaid represents 67 percent of third party revenue at the Indian Health Services (IHS) and 13 percent of overall IHS spending. …“The Navajo Nation is pleased to see that H.R.1628 preserves the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and other tribal specific portions of the ACA that have major impacts on tribal health programs,” Begaye said. “However, the proposed changes to the Medicaid program will result in [fewer] services to be provided within tribal communities, while adding increased pressure to the IHS systems already in place.” …“In light of the passing of this bill through the House, it’s critical that tribal leaders work with advocates in the Senate to ensure tribal concerns with the AHCA are addressed,” Begaye said. “We strongly encourage tribal nations to express their concerns with their Senators about the legislation.” H. R. 3354, the Department of the Interior, 7/21/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Appropriations reported as Appropriations Act, 2018, was introduced original measure, H. Rept. 115-238. Provides appropriations to Interior for:… the by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) on 7/21/17. 9/7/17-House passed Lujan amendment by Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian 220-191. Education. Provides appropriations to Interior for Departmental Offices, including: …the Office of 9/14/17-House passed amended by 211- the Special Trustee for American Indians. 198. …Provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for: the Indian Health Service, … .Provides appropriations to other related agencies, including: …the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation; the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; …

Lujan (NM) Amendment: Increase State and Tribal Assistance Grants by $6 million to direct the EPA to work with the affected States and Indian tribes to implement a long-term monitoring program for water quality of the Animas and San Juan Rivers in response to the Gold King Mine spill. NEW MEXICO: S. 1012, the New Mexico Drought 5/2/17-Referred to Energy and Natural Cosponsors: 1 Preparedness Act of 2017, was introduced Resources Committee. by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 5/2/17. 6/14/17-Subcommittee on Water and Power Provides for drought preparedness measures in the hearings held. State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. e) Approval Required.--Before implementing the proposed deviation under this section, as required by the applicable water control manuals, the Secretary of the Army shall first obtain approval from--…(2) Pueblo of Santa Ana; … . NUCLEAR WASTE INFORMED CONSENT ACT: S. 95, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent 1/11/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Act, was introduced by Sen. Dean Heller Environment and Public Works. …Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as (R-NV) on 1/11/17. the “Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act”. Sec. 2. Definitions. In this Act, the terms “affected H. R. 456, the Nuclear Waste Informed 1/11/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Indian tribe”, “affected unit of local government”, Consent Act, was introduced by Rep. Dina and Commerce. “Commission”, “high-level radioactive waste”, Titus (D-NV) on 1/11/17. 1/25/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on “repository”, “spent nuclear fuel”, and “unit of Environment. general local government” have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101).

Sec. 3. Consent based approval (4) each affected Indian tribe.

Cosponsors: 2 OCEAN MONITORING AND RESEARCH: S. 1425, the Coordinated Ocean Monitoring 6/22/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 10 and Research Act, was introduced by Sen. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Roger Wicker (R-MS) on 6/22/17. 8/2/17-Committee on Commerce, Science, Sec. 3. Definitions. Section 12303 of the and Transportation business meeting to Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3602) is amended--(2) by consider the bill; ordered reported with an amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:``(6) amendment in the nature of a substitute. Regional coastal observing system.--The term `regional coastal observing system' means an organizational body that is certified or established by contract or memorandum by the lead Federal agency designated in section 12304(c)(3) and coordinates State, Federal, local, tribal, and private interests …`(4) Regional coastal observing systems.--…``(A) In general.--A Regional Coastal Observing System operated by a Regional Association described in the System Plan may not be certified or established under this subtitle unless it—``(iii) demonstrates an organizational structure, that under funding limitations is capable of--…``(III) reflecting the needs of State, local, and tribal governments,…

Tribal provisions.

OCMULGEE MOUNDS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: S. 135, the Ocmulgee Mounds National 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 1 Historical Park Boundary Revision Act, and and Natural Resources. for other purposes, was introduced by Sen. Seeks to redesignate Ocmulgee National Johnny Isakson (R-GA) on 1/12/17. Monument in the State of Georgia and revise its boundary. This park is a prehistoric American

Indian site. American Indians first came here H. R. 538, the Ocmulgee Mounds National 1/13/17-Referred to the House Committee on during the Paleo-Indian period hunting Ice Age Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of Natural Resources. mammals. Many different American Indian 2017, was introduced by Rep. Sanford 1/30/17-House suspended the rules and cultures occupied this land for thousands of Bishop (D-GA) on 1/13/17. passed the bill, as amended, by 396 – 8. years. Around 900 CE, the Mississippian Period 2/1/17-Referred to the Committee on Energy began. They constructed mounds for their elite, and Natural Resources. which remain today. 3/30/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Resources markup; ordered to be reported

with an amendment in the nature of a

substitute favorably. 5/9/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Cosponsors: 1 Resources reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. Rept. 115-50. OKLAHOMA: H. R. 2402, the Stigler Act Amendments of 5/23/17.Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 5 2017, was introduced by Rep. Tom Cole (R- Natural Resources. OK) on 5/23/17. 6/7/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Act of August 4, 1947 (commonly Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. known as the Stigler Act), with respect to 10/4/17-Subcommittee hearing. restrictions applicable to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, and for other purposes. Restricts Native American allotted land to only persons of ½ degree of Native American blood heritage.

Rep, Cole: “Introducing this amendment to the Stigler Act will allow for past precedent to be current with the realities of Native-owned, restricted land,” said Cole. “Many of Oklahoma’s citizens have passed out of ½ blood lineage, but remain vested to their Native American heritage. Removing the ½ blood degree prerequisite and expanding its range to any degree will help preserve the rights and legacy of Native American tribes and their inheritance.” OPIOID TREATMENT: H. R. 994, the Examining Opioid Treatment 2/9/17-Referred to the House Committees on Cosponsors: 4 Infrastructure Act of 2017, was introduced Energy and Commerce and Natural by Rep. (D-IL) on 2/9/17. Resources. Requires the Government Accountability Office to 2/10/17-Referred to the House Energy and report on inpatient and outpatient treatment Commerce Subcommittee on Health. capacity, availability, and needs, including 2/24/17-Referred to the House Natural detoxification programs, clinical stabilization Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular programs, transitional residential support services, rehabilitation programs, treatment programs for and Alaska Native Affairs. pregnant women or adolescents, and treatment through Indian health programs. The report must include the barriers to real-time reporting of drug overdoses at the federal, state, and local level and ways to overcome those barriers. OREGON: S. 508, the Western Oregon Tribal Fairness 3/2/17-Referred to Committee on Energy and Cosponsors: 1

Act, was introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden Natural Resources. Title I--Cow Creek Umpqua Land Conveyance. (D-OR) on 3/2/17. 3/30/17-Committee on Energy and Natural (Sec. 102) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of Resources ordered to be reported without land be held in trust for, and be part of the amendment favorably. reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. This land is taken into trust when 5/16/17-Reported. S. Rept. 115-65. the Department of the Interior and the tribe enter 5/23/17-Star Print ordered on S. Rept. 115- an agreement that secures certain access to the 65. land. Title II--Oregon Coastal Land Conveyance. (Sec. 202) This bill requires that 14,742 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the H. R. 1306, the Western Oregon Tribal 3/2/17-Referred to the Committee on Natural reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Fairness Act, was introduced by Rep. Peter Resources. Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. …Title III-- Raul DeFazio (D-OR) on 3/2/17. 3/13/17-Referred to Subcommittees on Amendments to Coquille Restoration Act. (Sec. Federal Lands and on Indian, Insular and 301) This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior Alaska Native Affairs. manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with 6/27/17-Full Committee markup; ordered to state and federal forestry and environmental be reported by unanimous consent. protection laws. 7/11/17-Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-204; House Cosponsors: 1 passed the bill by voice vote under suspension of the rules. S. 1285, the Oregon Tribal Economic 5/25/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Development Act, was introduced by Sen. Indian Affairs. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on 5/25/17. 7/12/17-SCIA hearing on bill. Allows the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower 9/13/17-Ordered reported amended. Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of

Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians to lease or transfer certain lands. H. R. 3225, the Oregon Tribal Economic 7/13/17-Referred to the House Trust land not affected. Nothing in this section Development Act. was introduced by Rep. Committee on Natural Resources. shall affect the operation of any law governing Peter DeFazio (D-OR) on 7/13/17. 7/25/17-Referred to Subcommittee on leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or Indian, Insular and Alaska Native otherwise transferring any interest in such trust Affairs. land.

Cosponsors: 1

OUTDOOR RECREATION: H. R. 2943, the Outdoor Recreation Legacy 6/20/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 33 Partnership Grant Program Act, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragan 6/27/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Provide grants for projects to acquire land and (D-CA) on 6/20/17. Federal Lands. water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. Sec. 2. Definitions. In this Act: (1) Eligible Entity.—(A) In General.—The term “eligible entity” means—… (iv) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (B) Political Subdivisions and Indian Tribes.—A political subdivision of a State or an Indian tribe shall be considered an eligible entity only if the political subdivision or Indian tribe represents or otherwise serves a qualifying urban area. OZONE: H. R. 806, the Ozone Standards 2/1/17-Referred the House Committee on Cosponsors: 24 Implementation Act of 2017, was Energy and Commerce. introduced by Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) on 2/3/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Sec. 2. Facilitating State Implementation of 2/1/17. Environment. Existing Ozone Standards. …(A) the Administrator or the State, local, or 3/22/17-Subcommittee hearing. Tribal permitting authority, as applicable, 6/15/17-Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full determines the application to be complete on or Committee by 12 – 8. before the date of promulgation of the final 6/28/17-Full Committee markup; ordered designation of the area involved under subsection reported amended by 29 - 24. (a)(2); or (B) the Administrator or the State, local, 7/14/17-Reported amended by the or Tribal permitting authority, as applicable, Committee on Energy and Commerce. publishes a public notice of a preliminary H. Rept. 115-222. determination or draft permit for the 7/18/17-House passed by 229 - 199 (text of application before the date that is 60 days after the date of promulgation of the final designation of amendment in the nature of a substitute). the area involved under subsection (a)(2). (2) Rules of construction. --Nothing in this section shall be construed to—…(B) limit the authority of a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority to impose more stringent emissions requirements pursuant to State, local, or Tribal law than national ambient air quality standards. PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE: H. R. 1404, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land 3/7/17-Referred to the Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 8 Conveyance Act, was introduced by Rep. and Natural Resources. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) on 3/7/17. 3/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittees on This bill declares that 39.65 acres of land are to Federal Lands and Indian, Insular and Alaska be held in trust by the U. S. for the benefit Native Affairs. of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, effective 6/27/17-Full Committee markup; ordered to the day after the Tuscon Unified School District No. 1 relinquishes its interest in the be reported by voice vote. land. The U. S. must convey to the school 7/11/17-Reported by the Committee on district 13.24 acres of federal land in exchange Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-205; House for payment of the fair market value of the passed the bill by voice vote under land and the cost of conveyance. The school suspension of the rules. district may acquire the federal reversionary 7/12/17-Referred to Senate Committee on interest appraised value, plus the costs of Energy and Natural Resources. appraisal and conveyance, to the Department of the Interior .Gaming is prohibited on the land taken into trust pursuant to this bill. There are no federal reserved water rights for the land taken into trust. The tribe retains state water rights for this land. after rights for this land may not be forfeited or abandoned.

PATRIMONY: S. 1400, the Safeguard Tribal Objects of 6/21/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 7 Patrimony Act of 2017, was introduced by Indian Affairs. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on 6/21/17. Amends title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and for other

purposes.

Sec. 2. Enhanced protections for Native American cultural heritage. Sec. 4. Voluntary return of tangible cullltural heritage. Sec. 5. Tribal working group.

Other tribal provisions.

PIPELINES, NATURAL GAS: H. R. 2910, the Promoting Interagency 6/15/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 6 Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Energy and Natural Resources. Pipelines, was introduced by Rep. Bill 6/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Sec. 2. Facilitating State Implementation of Flores (R-TX) on 6/15/17. Energy and Power. Existing Ozone Standards. …(A) the 6/22/17-Subcommittee markup; Administrator or the State, local, or Tribal Subcommittee on Energy and Power permitting authority, as applicable, determines the forwarded to Full Committee by 17 - 14. application to be complete on or before the date of 6/28/17-Full Committee markup; ordered promulgation of the final designation of the area reported by 30 - 23. involved under subsection (a)(2); or (B) the 7/17/17-Reported by the Committee on Administrator or the State, local, or Tribal Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-223. permitting authority, as applicable, publishes a public notice of a preliminary determination or 7/19/17-House passed amended with an draft permit for the application before the date that amendment in the nature of a substitute by is 60 days after the date of promulgation of the 248 – 179. final designation of the area involved under 7/20/17-Senate referred to the Committee on subsection (a)(2). (2) Rules of construction.-- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Nothing in this section shall be construed to—(B) limit the authority of a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority to impose more stringent emissions requirements pursuant to State, local, or Tribal law than national ambient air quality standards. POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS: H. R. 1532, the Poarch Band of Creek 3/15/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 9 Indians Land Reaffirmation Act, was Resources introduced by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) 7/25/17-Referred to Subcommittee on Reaffirms that certain land has been taken into 8n 3/15/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native trustr for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Affairs. Indians, and for other purposes.

PRO BONO WORK TO EMPOWER AND REPRESENT ACT: S. 717, the “Pro bono Work to Empower 3/23/17-Referred to the Committee on the and Represent Act of 2017” or the Judiciary. “POWER Act, was introduced by Sen. Dan 8/1/17-Judiciary discharged by unanimous Sullivan (R-AK) on 3/23/17. consent; passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent. 8/4/17-House referred to Committee on the Judiciary. RED RIVER GRADIENT BOUNDARY SURVEY ACT: S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary 1/10/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 1 Survey Act, was introduced by Sen. John Judiciary. Cornyn (R-TX) on 1/10/17. 2/28/17-Referred to Committee on Energy … (I) the Texas General Land Office, in and Natural Resources. consultation with each affected federally 7/26/17-Committee on Energy and Natural recognized Indian tribe; … Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forest, and Mining hearing. (B) Timing of Approval.—Not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of the survey under subparagraph (A), the Texas General Land Office, H. R. 428, the Red River Gradient 1/10/17-Referred to Committee on Natural in consultation with each affected federally Boundary Survey Act, was introduced by Resources. recognized Indian tribe, and the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office, in consultation Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) on 1/10/17. 2/10/17-Referred to Subcommittee on with the attorney general of the State of Oklahoma Federal Lands. and each affected federally recognized Indian 2/14/17-House passed by 250-171. tribe, shall determine whether to approve the 3/7/17-Referred to the Committee on Energy survey. (C) Surveys of Individual Parcels.—(i) In and Natural Resources. General.—Surveys of individual parcels in the . affected area shall be conducted in accordance with this section. (ii) Approval or Disapproval.— A survey of an individual parcel conducted under clause (i) shall be approved or disapproved, on an individual basis, by the Texas General Land Office, in consultation with each affected federally recognized Indian tribe, and the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office, in consultation with the attorney general of the State of Oklahoma and each affected federally recognized Indian tribe, by not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of the survey.

(3) Landowner.—The term “landowner” means any individual, group, association, corporation, federally recognized Indian tribe or member of such an Indian tribe, or other private or governmental legal entity that owns an interest in land in the affected area. Other tribal provisions.

Other tribal provisions.

Cosponsors: 13 RED ROCK WILDERNESS ACT: H. R. 2044, the America's Red Rock 4/6/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 76 Wilderness Act, was introduced by Rep. Natural Resources. (D-CA) on 4/6/17. 4/19/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Designates as wilderness certain Federal portions Federal Lands. of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah S. 948, the America's Red Rock Wilderness 4/26/17-Referred to the Committee on for the benefit of present and future generations of Act of 2017, , was introduced by Sen. Energy and Natural Resources. people in the United States. Sec. 106. San Juan- Anasazi Wilderneaa Areas. a) Findings.-- Richard Durbin (D-IL) on 4/26/17. Congress finds that--(1) more than 1,000 years ago, the Anasazi Indian culture flourished in the slickrock canyons and on the pinon-covered mesas of southeastern Utah;…

Other tribal provisions.

Cosponsors: 19 RED SNAPPER: H. R. 3588, the Regionally Empowered 7/28/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 11 Decision-making for Snapper, Noting the Natural Resources. Angling Public and the Preservation of an 8/17/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Exceptional Resource Act or the RED Water, Power and Oceans. Conservation and Management Act to provide for SNAPPER Act, was introduced by 9/26/17-Subcommittee on Water, Power management of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) on 7/28/17. and Oceans hearing. and for other purposes.

Sec. 102. Alternative Fishery Management. (a) Repeal. …(b) Management … ``(8) …or traditional or cultural practices of native communities; ...and''. REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017: H. R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act 1/3/17-Referred to the Committees on the Cosponsors: 25 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Bob Judiciary, Oversight and Government Goodlatte (R-VA) on 1/3/17. Reform, and Small Business. Seeks to reform the process by which Federal 1/5/17- Referred to the Judiciary agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure Commercial And Antitrust Law. complete analysis of potential impacts on small 1/11/17-House passed by 238 – 183. entities of rules, and for other purposes. 1/12/17-Senate referred to the Committee on Sec. 103. Rule Making. ,,,(b)…``(b) Rule Homeland Security and Governmental Making…the following:… ``(5) Any reasonable Affairs. alternatives…``(C) potential regional, State, local, 3/29/17-Committee on Small Business and or tribal… Entrepreneurship hearings held. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 115-21. RENT RELIEF: H. R. 3670, the Rent Relief Act of 2017, 9/1/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 was introduced by Rep. Joseph Crowley (D- Ways and Means. NY) on 9/1/17. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.

. ``Sec. 36C. Rent paid for principal residence

credit. … ``(3) Special rule for individuals residing in government-subsidized housing.--In the case of a principal residence--``(A) the rent with respect to which is subsidized under a Federal, State, local, or tribal program, and … RESPECT ACT: S. 343, the Repealing Existing Substandard 2/8/17- Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Indian Affairs. Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act, was 3/29/17-SCIA ordered to be reported without Repeals outdated provisions regarding treatment introduced by Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on amendment favorably. of Native Americans, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, 2/8/17. 5/24/17-SCIA reported without amendment. penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in S. Rept. 115-85. reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.

H. R. 2689, the Requirements, 5/25/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 1 Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Resources. Executive Consultation with Tribes Act or 6/8/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Prescribes procedures for effective consultation the RESPECT Act, was introduced by Rep. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. and coordination by Federal agencies with federally recognized Indian Tribes regarding Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) on 5/25/17. Federal Government activities that impact Tribal lands and interests to ensure that meaningful Tribal input is an integral part of the Federal decision-making process.

Requires federal agencies to have a process to ensure meaningful and timely input by Native American tribes before undertaking an activity that may have substantial direct impacts on the lands or interests of the tribes, on the relationship between the federal government and the tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the government and the tribes. Agencies may temporarily waive these requirements in an emergency. Federal agencies must: (1) recognize and respect tribal self-government and sovereignty, honor tribal rights, and strive to meet the responsibilities that arise from the unique legal relationship between the federal government and tribal governments; (2) grant tribal governments maximum discretion in the administration of federal statutes and regulations; (3) streamline the processes under which tribes apply for waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements; and (4) consider waiver applications with a view toward increasing opportunities for flexible policy approaches.

Tribes may seek judicial review of a determination of an agency under this bill if the tribe has exhausted all other administrative remedies. ROAD SAFETY: S. 302, the John P. Smith Act, was 2/3/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 2 introduced by Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) Indian Affairs. on 2/3/17. 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported. Seeks to enhance tribal road safety, and for other 4/6/17- SCIA reported without amendment. purposes. H. Rept. 115-27. RUFFEY RANCHERIA: H. R. 3535, the Ruffey Rancheria 7/28/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Restoration Act of 2017, was introduced by Natural Resources. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) on 7/28/17. 8/14/17- Referred to the Subcommittee on Restores Federal recognition to the Ruffey Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

9/26/17-House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs hearing. Other tribal provisions. SAC AND FOX RESERVATION: S. 381, a bill to repeal the Act entitled "An 2/15/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Indian Affairs. Iowa over offenses committed by 3/29/17-SCIA ordered reported without Be it enacted by the Senate and House of or against Indians on the Sac and Fox amendment. Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of June 30, Indian Reservation", was introduced by 6/28/17-Reported. S. Rept. 115-122. 1948, entitled “An Act to confer jurisdiction on Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on 2/15/17. the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation” (62 Stat. 1161, chapter 759) is repealed.

H. R. 1074, a bill to repeal the Act entitled 2/15/17-Referred to Committee on Natural "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State Resources. of Iowa over offenses committed by or 2/24/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Reservation", was introduced by Rep. Rod 6/7/17-Subcommittee hearing. (Sec. 1) This bill repeals the Act entitled "An Act Blum (R-IA) on 2/15/17. 7/26/17-Committee consideration and to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over markup session held; ordered reported by offenses committed by or against Indians on the unanimous consent. Sac and Fox Indian Reservation." 8/29/17-Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-279.

Cosponsors: 3 SAINT FRANCIS DAM DISASTER NATIONAL MEMORIAL: H. R. 2156, the Saint Francis Dam Disaster 4/26/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 National Memorial Act, was introduced by Natural Resources. Rep. Stephen Knight (R-CA) on 4/26/17. 5/3/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Sec. 2. Findings. Congress finds the following: Federal Lands. (1) On March 12, 1928, the Saint Francis Dam 6/27/17-Markup; ordered reported by located in the northern portion of Los Angeles unanimous consent. County, California, breached, resulting in a 7/11/17-Reported by the Committee on devastating flood that caused the death of approximately 425 individuals. Sec. 6. Duties of Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-210; House the Secretary with respect to Monument. (a) passed the bill by voice vote under Management plan.—(1) In General.—Not later suspension of the rules. than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this 7/12/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Act, the Secretary shall develop a management Energy and Natural Resources. plan for the Monument. (2) Consuliation.—The management plan shall be developed in consultation with—(A) appropriate Federal agencies; (B) State, tribal, and local governments; S. 1926, the Saint Francis Dam Disaster 10/5/17-Referred to Committee on Energy and (C) the public. National Memorial Act, was introduced and Natural Resources. by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on 10/5/17. Cosponsors: 1 SAMISH INDIAN NATION: H. R. 2320, the Samish Indian Nation Land 5/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 17 Conveyance Act of 2017, was introduced by Resources. Rep. (D-WA) on 5/3/17. 5/11/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Directs the Department of the Interior to take into Indian, Insular and Alaska Native trust for the benefit of the Samish Indian Nation specified land owned by the tribe in Skagit Affairs. County and San Juan County, Washington. Gaming is prohibited on this land. SANTA ANA PUEBLO: S. 1012, the New Mexico Drought 5/2/17-Referred to Energy and Natural Cosponsors: 1 Preparedness Act of 2017, was introduced Resources Committee. by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 5/2/17. 6/14/17-Subcommittee on Water and Power Provides for drought preparedness measures in the hearings held. State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. e) Approval Required.--Before implementing the proposed deviation under this section, as required by the applicable water control manuals, the Secretary of the Army shall first obtain approval from--…(2) Pueblo of Santa Ana; … . SANTA CLARA PUEBLO: H. R. 1787, a bill to provide that the pueblo 3/29/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 1 of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years Resources. certain restricted land, and for other 4/6/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Provides that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease purposes, was introduced by Rep. Ben Ray Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Indian Lujan (D-NM) on 3/29/17. Long-Term Leasing Act to expand the land of the Pueblo of Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh pueblo S. 249, a bill to provide that the pueblo of 2/1/17-Referred to Senate Committee on that may be leased for up to 99 years with the Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain Indian Affairs. approval of the Department of the Interior, from restricted land, and for other purposes, was 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported. lands held in trust, to all of the lands of the Pueblo introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) on 3/22/17-SCIA reported. S. Rept. 115-8. of Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh pueblo. 2/1/17. 5/8/17-Senate passed by unanimous consent. 5/11/17-Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

5/16/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. 6/7/17-Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs hearing. Cosponsors: 1 6/27/17-Full Committee markup; ordered to be reported by unanimous consent. 7/24/17-Reported. H. Rept. 115-242. SANTA YNEZ BAND OF CHUMASH INDIANS: H. R. 1491, the Santa Ynez Band of 3/10/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 13 Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of Resources. 2017, was introduced by Rep. Doug 3/20/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Reaffirms the action of the Secretary of the LaMalfa (R-CA) on 3/10/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians, 7/26/17-Natural Resources markup; ordered and for other purposes. reported amended. 9/21/17-Reported amended. H. Rept. 115–319. SELF-DETERMINATION: H. R. 212, a bill to amend the Indian Self- 1/3/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Determination and Education Assistance Resources. Act to provide a process for expediting 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on congressional review of an Ind3535ian Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. tribe's funding agreement at the Indian tribe's request, and for other purposes, was introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. SMALL BUSINESS: H. R. 33, Small Business Regulatory 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on the Cosponsors: 16 Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017, Judiciary and Small Business. was introduced by Rep, (R- 1/12/2017-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code OH) on 1/3/17. Regulatory Reform, Commercial and (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential Antitrust Law. impacts on small entities of rules, and for other 3/29/17-Committee on Small Business and purposes, Entrepreneurship hearings. S. Hrg. 115-21. Sec. 2. Clarification and Expansion of Rules Covered by the Regulatory Flexibility Act. (d) Inclusion of Rules IH) Tribal Organizations.— Paragraph(5) of section 601 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``and tribal organizations (as defined in Nsection 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l))),'' after ``special districts,''.

Other tribal provisions. SMALL TRACTS CONVEYANCE ACT: H.R. 1106, the Small Tracts Conveyance 2/16/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 Act, was introduced by Rep. Resources and Agriculture. (R-NV) on 2/16/17. 3/1/17- Referred to the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands. Provides for the conveyance of small parcels of National Forest System land and small parcels of 3/10/17-Referred to the Agriculture public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Management to private landowners, State, county, and local governments, or Indian tribes whose lands share a boundary with the National Forest System land or public lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. SOCIAL SECURITY: S. 1309, the Tribal Social Security Fairness 6/7/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Act, was introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell Finance. (D-WA) on 6/7/17. Amends title II of the Social Security Act to permit American Indian tribal councils to enter into agreements with the Commissioner of Social H. R. 2860, the Tribal Social Security 6/8/17-Referred to the House Committee on Security to obtain social security coverage for Fairness Act, was introduced by Rep. David Ways and Means. services performed by tribal council members. Reichert (R-WA) on 6/8/17. Sen. Cantwell: “The tribal council members I work with have dedicated their careers to the service of their communities,” said Cantwell. “It is an injustice that due to a 60-year-old flawed interpretation of the tax code, they do not have the same access to Social Security as all other Americans. Senator Thune and I are committed to achieving retirement security for everyone in Indian Country.” Sen. Thune (R-SD): “This is a good-government bill that would put tribal governments on a level playing field with their non-tribal counterparts by giving them the option to pay into and receive benefits from the Social Security program, just like nearly every other working American is already able to do,” said Thune. “Passing this bill should be a no-brainer, which is why I’m hopeful we’ll be able to consider it in the Senate as soon as possible.”

Sec. 12. Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Service Providers. A) In General—Section 111 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 14044f) is amended--``(B) a federally recognized Indian tribal government, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; ``(C) a victim service provider; ``(D) a nonprofit or for-profit organization (including a tribal nonprofit or for- profit organization);``(E) a national organization; or ``(F) an institution of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).'';…

Other tribal provisions.

Cosponsors: 3 SOCIAL WORK: H. R. 1289, the Dorothy I. Height and 3/1/17-Referred to House Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Education and the Workforce. Reinvestment Act, was introduced by Rep. Establishes the Social Work Reinvestment (D-CA) on 3/1/17. Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on policy issues related to recruitment, retention, research, and reinvestment in the profession of social work, and for other purposes. Title I—Social Work Reinvestment Commission. Sec. 104. Powers. (a) Powers.—In carrying out the duties of the Commission, the Commission shall have the power to— … (3) consult, to the extent that the Commission determines that such consultation is necessary or useful, with Federal agencies that include—…the Indian Health Service, … SOVEREIGNTY: H. R. 986, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act 2/9/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 32 of 2017, was introduced by Rep, Todd Education and the Workforce. Rokita (R-IN) on 2/9/17. 3/29/17-Hearings held by the Subcommittee Clarifies the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on on Health, Employment, Labor, and Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Pensions. 6/29/17-Committee consideration and markup; ordered reported amended by 22 - 16. 9/25/17-Reported amended. H. Rept. 115–324. S. 1948, a bill to abrogate the sovereign 10/5/17-Referred to the Senate Committee Cosponsors: 0 immunity of Indian tribes as a defense in on Indian Affairs. inter partes review of patents, was Sec. 1. Abrogation of tribal immunity in certain introduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D- patent claims.

MO) on 10/5/17. SPOKANE TRIBE: S. 995, the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the 5/1/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Spokane Reservation Equitable Indian Affairs. Compensation Act, was introduced by Sen. Provides for equitable compensation to the Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on 5/1/17. Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal land for the production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam, and for other purposes, SPORTSMEN’S ACT: S. 733, the Sportsmen's Act, was introduced 3/27/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 15 by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on and Natural Resources. 3/27/17. 3/30/17-Ordered to be reported without SEC. 101. Congressional declaration of national amendment favorably. policy. …(1) facilitate the expansion and 6/22/17-Reported without amendment. enhancement of hunting, fishing, and recreational S. Rept. 115-116. shooting opportunities on Federal land, in consultation with the Wildlife and Hunting

Heritage Conservation Council, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, State and tribal fish and wildlife agencies, and the public; …

SPORTSMEN’S HERITAGE AND RECREATION ENHANCEMENT ACT OR THE ``SHARE'' ACT: H. R. 3668, the ``Sportsmen's Heritage and 9/1/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 5 Recreational Enhancement Act'' or the Natural Resources, Agriculture, the ``SHARE Act'', was introduced by Rep. Jeff Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Provides for the preservation of sportsmen's heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on Duncan (R-SC) on 9/1/17. Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways Federal land, and for other purposes, and Means. 9/5/17-Referred to Committee on Title VII—Respect for Treaties and Rights. Sec. Transportation and Infrastructure 701. Respect for Treaties and Rights. Nothing in Subcommittees on Economic Development, this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall Public Buildings and Emergency be construed to affect or modify any treaty or Management and Water Resources and other right of any federally recognized Indian Environment; Committee on Natural Tribe. Resources Subcommittees on Federal Lands and Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. 9/12/17-Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing. 9/13/17-Natural Resources consideration and markup session held; ordered reported amended by 22 - 13. 9/18/17-Reported amended by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-314, Part I. STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL SPECIES TRANSPARENCY AND RECOVERY ACT: H. R. 1274, the State, Tribal, and Local 3/1/17-Referred to the Natural Resources Cosponsors: 13 Species Transparency and Recovery Act, Committee. was introduced by Rep. 7/19/17-Committee hearing. Rep. Newhouse: “…The State, Tribal, and Local (R-WA) on 3/1/17. 10/4/17-Full Committee markup; ordered Species Transparency and Recovery Act will reported amended by 22 – 14. amend the ESA to simply require that federal agencies disclose all data used to promulgate a potential or final listing determination to the states affected by federal regulatory actions. Local

entities deserve to have input on matters with potentially significant impacts on their communities. This bill is a simple, straightforward step to ensuring that input is offered and given due consideration. …providing states, tribes, and localities the data used to promulgate these proposed listings, an opportunity arises for local stakeholders to get involved, and have their voices heard. …I encourage my colleagues to join me in supporting the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act to support greater involvement and assurances for local entities in federal agency decision-making.” STIGLER ACT: H. R. 2606, the Stigler Act Amendments of 5/23/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 3 2017, was introduced by Rep. Tom Cole (R- Natural Resources. OK) on 5/23/17. 6/7/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Amends the Act of August 4, 1947 (commonly Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. known as the Stigler Act), with respect to restrictions applicable to Indians of the Five 10/04/2017-Subcommittee hearing. Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

“Introducing this amendment to the Stigler Act will allow for past precedent to be current with the realities of Native-owned, restricted land,” said Rep. Tom Cole. “Many of Oklahoma’s citizens have passed out of ½ blood lineage, but remain vested to their Native American heritage. Removing the ½ blood degree prerequisite and expanding its range to any degree will help preserve the rights and legacy of Native American tribes and their inheritance.”

SUICIDE PREVENTION: H. R. 3473, the Native American Suicide 7/27/17.Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 18 Prevention Act of 2017, was introduced by Energy and Commerce. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) on 7/27/17. Amends section 520E of the Public Health Service Act to require States and their designees receiving grants for development and implementation of

statewide suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to collaborate with each Federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, and urban Indian organization in the State. SUNSHINE REGULATION: H. R. 469, the Sunshine for Regulations and 1/12/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 18 Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of Judiciary. 2017, was introduced by Rep. Doug Collins 2/6/17-Referred to Subcommittee on B) alleging that the agency is unlawfully (R-GA) on 1/12/17. Regulatory Reform, Commercial and withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action relating to a regulatory action that would Antitrust Law. affect the rights of—(i) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or(ii) a State, local, or tribal government; … TANANA TRIBAL COUNCIL: H. R. 236, a bill to provide for the 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 0 conveyance of certain property to the Resources and Energy and Commerce. Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Directs HHS to convey to the Tanana Tribal Alaska, and to the Bristol Bay Area Health Council in Tanana, Alaska, all interest of U.S. and Corporation located in Dillingham, Alaska, to certain property (including all land, and for other purpose, was introduced by improvements, and appurtenances) containing Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on 1/3/17. 11.25 acres, in the village of Tanana for use in connection with health and social services programs. HHS shall convey to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Dillingham, Alaska, all interest of U.S. and to certain property included in the Dental Annex Subdivision (including all land, improvements, and appurtenances) containing 1.474 acres more or less, also for use in connection with health and social services programs. Neither the Tanana Tribal Council nor the Corporation shall be liable for soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of environmental contamination, including oil or petroleum products, or hazardous substances on any of the properties. TAX RELATED: S. 18, the Fair Tax Act of 2017, was 1/3/17-Referred to Finance Committee. Cosponsors: 42 introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) on 1/3/17. Sec. 202. Conforming and Technical Amendments. (a) Repeals.--The following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 2017 are repealed:(72) Section 7873 (relating to Federal

tax treatment of income derived by Indians from exercise of fishing rights secured by treaty, etc.).

Cosponsors: 1 S. 43, the Native American Health Savings 1/5/17-Referred to Senate Finance Improvement Act, was introduced by Committee. Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) on 1/5/17. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that receiving hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or a tribal organization does not disqualify an individual from being eligible for a health savings account. H. R. 605, the Volunteer Income Tax 1/23/17-Referred to Committees on Ways Cosponsors: 0 Assistance (VITA) Act, was introduced by and Means and Education and the Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) on 1/23/17. Workforce. B) Entity Described.—An entity is described in this subparagraph if such entity is—… (II) an Indian tribe, as defined in section 4(13) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self- Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103(13)), including any tribally designated housing entity (as defined in section 4(22) of such Act (25 U.S.C. 4103(22))), tribal subsidiary, subdivision, or other wholly owned tribal entity, and…

Other tribal provisions. S. 1698, a bill to amend the Internal 8/1/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the Finance. treatment of contributions to Alaska Native Settlement Trusts, and for other purposes, was introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R- AK) on 8/1/17. S. 975, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue 4/27/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Finance. Indian coal production tax credit, was Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) on permanent the tax credit for Indian coal that is 4/27/17. produced by the taxpayer at an Indian coal production facility and sold to an unrelated person. H. R. 3129, the “Aiding Development of 6/29/17-Referred to the Committees on Ways Amends the Riegle Community Development and Vital Assets in Native Communities and and Means and Financial Services. Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 to require Environments Act of 2017” or the the Community Development Financial “ADVANCE Act”, was introduced by Rep. Institutions (CDFI) Fund to provide outreach and training with respect to the New Markets Tax Denny Heck (D-WA) on 6/29/17. Credit (NMTC) in low-income communities with a disproportionately low amount of low-income community investments by community development entities. The CFDI Fund must also: (1) include in the application for the NMTC questions to determine and consider, as an innovative use or a comparable incentive in evaluating applications, the extent to which the applicant intends to make low-income community investments within Indian country; and (2) to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that at least one community development entity whose primary mission is to fund projects within or that directly benefit Indian country receives an allocation for each allocation round.

Cosponsors: 14 H. R. 3823, the Disaster Tax Relief and 9/25/17-Referred to House Committees on Cosponsors: 2 Airport and Airway Extension Act of Ways and Means, Transportation and 2017, was introduced by Rep. Kevin Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Sec. 301. Extension of Certain Public Health Brady (R-TX) on 9/25/17. Financial Services, and Budget; the House Programs. …(b) Extension of Special Diabetes vote to suspend the rules and pass the bill Program for Indians. … failed (2/3 required): 245 – 171. 9/28/17- House voted to suspend the rules and pass H. R. 3823 - the bill failed by (2/3 required): 245 – 171; the House passed by 264 – 155; the Senate passed with an amendment by voice vote. 9/29/17-Presented to and signed into Public Law 115-63 by the President.

S. 1935, the Tribal Tax and Investment 10/5/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Reform Act of 2017, was introduced by Finance. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) on 10/5/17. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to include Indian tribal governments in an annual allocation of a national tax-exempt bond volume cap. Amends the IRC and the

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to treat employee benefit or

pension plans maintained by Indian tribes and

domestic relations orders issued pursuant to tribal law in the same manner as plans maintained by states and domestic relations H. R. 3138, the Tribal Tax and Investment 6/29/17-Referred to the Committees on Ways orders issued pursuant to state law. Treats Reform Act of 2017, was introduced by and Means and Education and the tribal charities and foundations in the same Rep. (D-WI) on 6/29/17. Workforce. manner as charities and foundations funded and controlled by other governmental entities for purposes of the tax-exempt status of, and deduction for contributions to, such organizations.

Cosponsors: 9 TRAFFICKING: H. R. 459, the Trafficking Survivors Relief 1/11/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 26 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Ann Judiciary. Wagner on 1/11/17. 2/6/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on “(5) Supporting Evidence.—“(A) Rebuttable Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Presumption.—For purposes of this section, Investigations. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the movant is a victim of trafficking if the movant includes in the motion—“(i) a copy of an official record, certification, or eligibility letter from a Federal, State, tribal, or local proceeding, … Other tribal provisions. S. 1311, the Abolish Human Trafficking 6/7/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 31 Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. John Judiciary. Cornyn (R-TX) on 6/7/17. 6/29/17-Judiciary ordered reported with an SEC. 11. Specialized human trafficking training amendment in the nature of a substitute. and technical assistance for service providers. 8/1/17-Committee on the Judiciary reported …(a) In general.—Section 111 of the Violence with an amendment in the nature of a Against Women and Department of Justice substitute. Without written report. Reauthorization Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 14044f) is amended—(1) in the heading, by striking “law 9/11/17-Senate passed with an amendment enforcement training programs” and inserting by unanimous consent. “specialized human trafficking training and 9/12/17-House received ad referred to technical assistance for service providers”; …“(B) Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign a federally recognized Indian tribal government, Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; … Homeland Security. 9/14/17-Referred to the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. 9/21/17-Referred to the Judiciary Subcommittees on Immigration and Border Security and Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. S. 1312, the Trafficking Victims Protection 6/7/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 26 Act, was introduced by Sen. Chuck Judiciary. Grassley (R-IA) on 6/7/17. 6/29/17-Committee on the Judiciary ordered Title V—Training and Technical. …Sec. 504. to be reported with an amendment in the Training of tribal law enforcement and nature of a substitute favorably. prosecutorial personnel.,… 8/1/17-Committee on the Judiciary reported with an amendment in the nature of a Other tribal provisions. substitute. Without written report. 9/11/17-Senate passed with an amended by unanimous consent. 9/12/17-House received and referred to Committees on Education and the Workforce. the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs. 9/21/17-Referred to the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security. TRIBAL LABOR SOVEREIGNTY ACT: H. R. 986, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act 2/9/17-Referred to Committee on Education Cosponsors: 32 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Todd and the Workforce. Rokita (R-IN) on 2/9/17. 3/29/17- Hearings held by the Subcommittee Clarifies the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Indian lands under the National Labor Relations prior to referral. Act. 6/29/17-Markup; ordered reported, as amended.

TRIBAL RECOGNITION: H. R. 3535, the Ruffey Rancheria 7/28/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Restoration Act of 2017, was introduced by Natural Resources. Rep.Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) on 7/28/17. 8/14/17- Referred to the Subcommittee on Restores Federal recognition to the Ruffey Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. 9/26/17-House Natural Resources

Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs hearing.

H.R. 3650, a bill to provide for the 8/11/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Amends the Act of June 7, 1956, to extend federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Resources. recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes, was 8/18/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Carolina and make its members eligible for the introduced by Rep. Robert Pittinger (R-NC) Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes. on 8/11/17. 9/26/17-House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Cosponsors: 4 Alaska Native Affairs hearing.

H. R. 3744, the Tribal Recognition Act of 9/12/17-Referred to the House Committee on Replaces the process for federal recognition of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Natural Resources. Indian tribes. Indian groups may only be (R-UT) on 9/12/17. 9/26/17- Referred to Subcommittee on recognized as an Indian tribe by Congress. Groups Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs that are not federally recognized may submit a hearing. petition for federal recognition BIA not later than 5 years after enactment of this bill and may file a letter of intent in advance. Groups may not be factions of recognized Indian tribes and may not have been denied federal recognition. The BIA must: (1) notify the group, the state in which the group is located, any tribes or petitioning groups that are related to or have a potential interest in the group, and the public of the receipt of a letter of intent or a petition; (2) conduct a preliminary review of a petition and notify the group of obvious deficiencies or significant omissions and provide the group with an opportunity to revise the petition; and (3) review each petition and may initiate additional research before reporting on the petition to Congress.

Cosponsors: 0 UNFUNDED MANDATES INFORMATION & TRANSPARENCY ACT: H. R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates 1/3/17-Referred to the Committees on Cosponsors: 1 Information and Transparency Act of 2017, Oversight and Government Reform; Budget; was introduced by Rep. Rules; and the Judiciary. Amends Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (R-NC) on 1/3/17. 1/12/17-Referred to the Judiciary (UMRA) to: (1) transfer certain responsibilities Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, under it from the Office of Management and Commercial and Antitrust Law. Budget to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA); (2) set forth detailed criteria to guide agencies in assessing the effects of federal regulatory actions on state, local, and tribal governments and the private sector; (3) revise requirements for agency statements accompanying significant regulatory actions to require an analysis of the effects of a proposed final rule on state, local, or tribal governments, the private sector, and private property owners; and (4) extend to the the private sector the requirement for consultation with agencies in the development of regulatory proposals containing significant federal mandates.

Tribal provisions. VETERANS: S. 304, the Tribal Veterans Health Care 2/3/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Enhancement Act, was introduced by Sen. Indian Affairs. John Thune (R-SD) on 2/3/17. 3/29/17-SCIA ordered reported without Amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act amendment. to allow the IHS to cover the cost of a copayment of an Indian or Alaska Native veteran receiving 6/15/17 SCIA reported without amendment. medical care or services from the Department of S. Rept. 115-112. Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 785, the Alaska Native Veterans Land 3/30/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Allotment Equity Act, was introduced by Energy and Natural Resources. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on 3/30/17. 7/26/17-Subcommittee on Public Lands, Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Forest, and Mining hearing. to revise provisions regarding land allotments for Alaska Native Vietnam veterans. Eligibility is expanded to include all Alaska Native veterans who served between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. Allotments may be selected from vacant federal lands or lands that have been selected or conveyed to the state of Alaska or an Alaska Native corporation, if the state or corporation relinquishes or conveys the land to the United States for allotment. Land may not be selected from: (1) the right-of-way of the TransAlaska Pipeline; (2) the inner or outer corridor of that right-of-way; or (3) a unit of the National Park System, a , or a National Monument. An heir of a deceased eligible veteran, regardless of the cause of death, may apply for and receive an allotment. Alaska Native Vietnam veterans who selected an allotment of land before enactment of this bill and who were not conveyed the allotment before the enactment of this bill may reselect land. H. R. 1390, a bill to amend title 38, United 3/7/17-Referred to Committee on Veterans’ Cosponsors: 3 States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Affairs. Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the 3/9/17-Referred to Subcommittee on Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to transportation of certain deceased veterans Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. pay the burial transportation costs of certain deceased veterans to a state- or tribal-owned to veterans' cemeteries owned by a State or 4/5/17- Subcommittee hearing. veterans' cemetery in which the deceased veteran tribal organization, was introduced by Rep. 4/27/17-Subcommittee markup; forwarded to is eligible to be buried. (R-IN) on 3/7/17. Full Committee (amended) by voice vote. S. 1072, the Homeless Veterans Prevention 5/9/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Act of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Veterans' Affairs. Amends title 38, United States Code, to improve Richard Burr (R-NC) on 5/9/17. the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. …SEC. 3. Partnerships with public and private entities to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness. … “(b) Locations.—(1) The Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, partnerships under this section are made with entities equitably distributed across the geographic regions of the United States, including rural communities, tribal lands of the United States, Native Americans, and tribal organizations. “(2) In this subsection, the terms ‘Native American’ and ‘tribal organization’ have the meanings given such terms in section 3765 of this title. … S. 1282, a bill to redesignate certain clinics 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans' Affairs. located in Montana, was introduced by Sen. 8/2/17-Senate Committee on Veterans' U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester of Steve Daines (R-MT) on 5/25/17. Affairs discharged by unanimous consent; Montana this week announced that their passed Senate with an amendment by legislation to designate three Department of unanimous consent. Veterans Affairs facilities passed the Senate. …“David Thatcher, Joe Medicine Crow, and Ben 8/4/17-Referred to the House Committee Steele are Montana’s heroes and America’s on Veterans' Affairs. heroes,” said Tester, ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “These three represent the greatest generation and what is best about Montana, and today we are one step closer to ensuring future generations will forever remember their brave service.” …Dr. Medicine Crow was an accomplished warrior and esteemed historian. He was born on the Crow Indian Reservation in eastern Montana and traveled across the U.S. while pursuing his education. In 1939, Dr. Medicine Crow earned his master’s degree from the University of Southern California, becoming the first member of the Crow Tribe to attain that credential. In 1943 he joined the United States Army. While serving as an Army scout during World War II, Dr. Medicine Crow fulfilled the four requirements to become a war chief. While fighting against the German forces he led a war party, stole an enemy horse, disarmed an enemy and touched an enemy without killing him. Later in life he served as the Crow tribal historian, received multiple honorary doctorate degrees, and spoke at venues across the nation. He was the last Crow war chief and his passing last April, at the age of 102, was a loss to our nation. For his lifetime of service to the Crow Tribe, the state of Montana, and to United States, Dr. Medicine Crow was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. … H. R. 2716, the Nursing Home Care for 5/25/17-Referred to Committee on the Cosponsors: 2 Native American Veterans Act, was Veterans' Affairs and the Subcommittee on introduced by Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ) Health. Defines "state homes" to include homes on 5/25/17. established by federally recognized Indian tribes for veterans who, by reason of disability, are incapable of earning a living. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall pay those tribes for the hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, and medical care they provide to veterans in those homes. Those tribes shall be eligible for VA grants for the construction of state homes. S. 1333, the Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 6/12/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 3 2017, was introduced by Sen. Jon Tester Indian Affairs. (D-MT) on 6/12/17. 9/13/17-Ordered reported with an Provides for rental assistance for homeless or at- amendment in the nature of a substitute. risk Indian veterans. S. 1403, the 21st Century Conservation 6/21/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Service Corps Act of 2017, was introduced Energy and Natural Resources. by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on 6/21/17. 7/19/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. establish the 21st Century Conservation Service Hearings held. Corps to place youth and veterans in national service positions to conserve, restore, and enhance the great outdoors of the United States, and for other purposes.

Numerous tribal provisions. S. 1282, a bill to redesignate certain clinics 5/25/17-Referred to the Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans' Affairs. located in Montana, was introduced by Sen. 8/2/17- Senate Committee on Veterans' Designation.—The clinic of the Department of Steve Daines (R-MT) on 5/25/17. Affairs discharged by unanimous consent; Veterans Affairs located at 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings, Montana, shall after the date of passed Senate with an amendment by the enactment of this Act be known and unanimous consent. designated as the “Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA 8/4/17-Referred to the House Committee on Clinic”. Joseph Medicine Crow (October 27, Veterans' Affairs. 1913 – April 3, 2016) was a war chief, author and historian of the Crow Nation of Native Americans. His writings on Native American history and reservation culture are considered seminal works, but he is best known for his writings and lectures concerning the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the Légion d'honneur for service during World War II, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. He was the last surviving war chief of the Crow Nation, and was the last living Plains Indian war chief. H. R. 3657, a bill to amend title 38, United 8/18/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 0 States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs; referred to Subcommittee Veterans Affairs to provide headstones and markers for the graves of spouses and on Disability Assistance and Memorial Sec. 1. Eligibility of spouses and children of children of veterans who are buried in tribal Affairs. veterans affairs headstones and markers. Sec. cemeteries, was introduced by Rep. Bruce 9/13/17-Subcommittee hearing. 2306 a)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is Poliquin (R-ME) on 8/18/17. amended by inserting ``or a tribal organization'' after ``State''. S. 1473, the Homeless Veterans' 6/29/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors; 1 Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Veterans' Affairs. Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. John Reauthorizes Department of Veterans Affairs Boozman (R-AR) on 6/29/17. (VA) homeless veterans reintegration programs through FY2022. The bill includes among those for whom job training, counseling, and placement services are to be provided to expedite their reintegration into the labor force: (1)…, (2) Indians who are veterans receiving assistance under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996, (3) … S. 1449, the Serving our Rural Veterans Act 6/27/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Dan Veterans' Affairs. Sullivan (R-AK) on 6/27/17. Authorizes payment by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the costs associated with training and supervision of medical residents and interns at certain facilities that are not Department facilities, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to establish or affiliate with residency programs at facilities operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. S. 1895, a bill to reauthorize the Native 9/28/2017-Referred to the Senate Cosponsors: 4 American Housing Assistance and Self- Committee on Indian Affairs. Determination Act of 1996, and for other Title I—Block Grants and Grant requirements. purposes, was introduced by Sen. Tom …Sec. 102. Recommendations regarding exceptions to annual Indian housing plan Udall (R-NM) on 9/28/2017. requirement. …

Title V—Other Housing Assistance for Native Americans. Sec. 501. Rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans. Sec. 502. Loan guarantees for Indian housing.

Additional tribal provisions. VIOLENCE: S. Res. 60, a resolution designating May 5, 2/13/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 5 2017, as the ``National Day of Awareness Judiciary. for Missing and Murdered Native Women 5/3/17-Senate Committee on the Judiciary Whereas, according to a study commissioned by and Girls'', was introduced by Sen. Steve discharged by unanimous consent; the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face Daines (R-MT) on 2/13/17. Resolution agreed to in Senate without murder rates that are more than 10 times the amendment and with a preamble by national average murder rate; Whereas, according unanimous consent. to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third-leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth-leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age;… S. 322, the Pet and Women Safety Act of 2/7/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 17 2017, was introduced by Rep. Gary Peters Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (D-MI) on 2/7/17. Seeks to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence from emotional and psychological trauma caused by

acts of violence or threats of violence against their pets. (2) Eligible Entity.—The term “eligible entity” means—(A) a State; (B) a unit of local government;(C) an Indian tribe; or … S. Res. 159, a resolution recognizing and 5/8/17-Submitted in the Senate, considered, Cosponsors: 2 supporting the goals and ideals of National and agreed to without amendment and with a Sexual Assault Awareness Month, was preamble by unanimous consent. Whereas national, State, territorial, and tribal introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (r-IA) coalitions, community-based rape crisis centers, on 5/8/17. and other organizations across the United States are committed to—(1) increasing public awareness of sexual violence and the prevalence of sexual violence; and (2) eliminating sexual violence through prevention and education… VIRGINIA TRIBES RECOGNITION: H. R. 984, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian 2/7/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 4 Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act Resources. Extends federal recognition to the following Indian tribes of Virginia and establishes their of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Robert 2/23/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on relationship with the federal government: the Wittman (R-VA) on 2/7/17. Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Chickahominy Tribe; the Chickahominy Indian 5/17/17-House considered under Tribe--Eastern Division; the Upper Mattaponi Suspension of the rules. Tribe; the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc.; the Monacan Indian Nation; and the Nansemond Indian Tribe. 5/18/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 9/13/17-Ordered reported amended. …Whereas national, State, territorial, and tribal coalitions, community-based rape crisis centers,

and other organizations across the United States are committed to—…

S. 691, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian 3/21/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act Indian Affairs. of 2017, was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine 5/17/17-SCIA markup; ordered to be (D-VA) on 3/21/17. reported without amendment favorably. Cosponsors: 1 6/28/17-SCIA reported without amendment. S. Rept. 115-123. VOLCANOS: S. 346, the National Volcano Early Warning 2/8/17-Referred to Committee on Energy and Cosponsors: 2 and Monitoring System Act, was introduced Natural Resources. by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on 2/8/17. 3/30/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Sec. 4. National volcano early warning and Resources ordered reported with an monitoring system. (a) Establishment.—…(2) Purposes.—The purposes of the System are—(A) amendment favorably. to organize, modernize, standardize, and stabilize 6/15/17-Reported amended. S. Rept. 115- the monitoring systems of the volcano 113. observatories in the U. S., which includes the Alaska Volcano Observatory, California Volcano Observatory, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, and Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. VOTING RIGHTS: S. 1419, a bill to amend the Voting Rights 6/22/17-Referred to the Committee on the Cosponsors: 46 Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for Judiciary. determining which States and political In North Dakota, a Federal district subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the court held that the State's strict photo ID law Act, and for other purposes was introduced disproportionately burdened Native Americans by Sen. (D-VT) on 6/22/17. and blocked its implementation in the 2016 election. H. R. 2978, the Voting Rights Advancement 6/21/17-Referred to the House Committee Cosponsors: 185 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Terri on the Judiciary. Sewell (D-AL) on 6/21/17. Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.

Sec. 2. Voting on Indian lands. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) Voting on Indian lands.—“(1) Tribal Requests for Polling Places; Polling Place Provided —…

Many other tribal provisions. WASHINGTON STATE: H. R. 1791, the Mountains to Sound 3/29/17-Referred to Committee on Natural Cosponsors: 3 Greenway National Heritage, was Resources. introduced by Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) 4/10/17-Referred to Subcommittee on Sec. 2. Purposes; construction. The purposes of on 3/29/17. Federal Lands. this Act include—…(3) to preserve, support, conserve, and interpret the legacies of natural resource conservation, community stewardship, and Indian tribes and nations from time immemorial, within the Mountains to Sound National Heritage Area; …

Other tribal provisions. S. 627, the Maritime Washington National 3/14/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 0 Heritage Area Act, was introduced by Sen. and Natural Resources. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on 3/14/17. Sec. 7. Private property and regulatory protections. …Nothing in this Act—…(3) alters any duly adopted land use regulation, approved land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, tribal, or local agency; …(6) alters, modifies, diminishes, or extinguishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe within the National Heritage Area; …Sec. 8. Evaluation and report. …(2) analyze the investments of Federal, State, tribal, and local government and private entities in the National Heritage Area to determine the impact of the investments; … WATER: H. R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on 1/3/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 14 Water Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Resources and Agriculture. (R-CA) on 1/3/17. 2/10/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Seeks to provide drought relief in the State of Water, Power and Oceans. California, and for other purposes. Sec. 504. 7/12/17-House passed by 230-190. Bureau Responsibilities. a) In General.--The 7/18/17-Senate referred to the Committee on principal responsibilities of the Bureau under this Energy and Natural Resources. title are to—(1) serve as the point of contact for applicants, State agencies, Indian tribes, and

others regarding proposed qualifying projects;…

Other tribal provisions. H. R. 434, the New WATER Act, was 1/11/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 5 introduced by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA) on Environment and Public Works. 1/11/17. 2/7/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on Sec. 10. State, tribal, and local permits. Water, Power and Oceans. Other tribal provisions. S. 140, a bill to amend the White Mountain 1/12/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Indian Affairs. Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the White Mountain the WMAT Settlement Fund, was 3/21/17-SCIA reported. S. Rept. 115-7. Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of introduced by Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) on 5/8/17-Senate passed without amendments 2010 to specify that settlement funds may be used 1/12/17. by unanimous consent. for the planning, design, and construction of the 5/11/17-House referred to Natural Resources tribe's rural water system. Committee. 5/16/17-House referred to Subcommittee on Water.

S. 664, the Navajo Utah Water Rights 3/15/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 0 Settlement Act of 2017, was introduced by Indian Affairs. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) on 3/15/17. Seeks to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in Utah, to authorize construction of projects in connection therewith, and for other purposes. S. 714, the Yakima River Basin Water 3/23/17-Referred to Committee on Energy Cosponsors: 1 Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2017, and Natural Resources. was introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D- 3/30/17-Ordered to be reported without Enter into cooperative agreements with, or make WA) on 3/23/17. amendment. grants to, the Yakama Nation, the state of 6/13/17-Reported without amendment. Washington, or other entities subject to a 50% S. Rept. 115-107. non-federal cost-sharing requirement; and retain authority and discretion over the management of project supplies to optimize operational use and flexibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and treaty rights of the Yakama Nation. Interior, in conjunction with the state of Washington and in consultation with the Yakama Nation, must submit to specified congressional committees, not later than five years after the enactment of this Act, a progress report on the development and implementation of the Integrated Plan. S. 669, the Columbia River In-Lieu and 3/21/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 3 Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Indian Affairs. Act, was introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley 3/29/17-SCIA ordered to be reported without Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assess (D-OR) on 3/21/17. amendment. sanitation and safety conditions at Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities that were constructed to 8/2/17-SCIA reported without amendment. provide affected Columbia River Treaty tribes S. Rept. 115-143. access to traditional fishing grounds and expend funds on construction of facilities and structures to improve those conditions, and for other purposes. S. 677, the Water Supply Permitting 3/21/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 5 Coordination Act, was introduced by Sen. Energy and Natural Resources. John Barrasso (R-WY) on 3/21/17. 6/14/17-Committee on Energy and Natural Sec. 4. Bureau responsibilities. …(a) In general.— Resources Subcommittee on Water and The principal responsibilities of the Bureau under Power hearings held. this Act are—(1) to serve as the point of contact for applicants, State agencies, Indian tribes, and others regarding proposed qualifying projects;…(1) Preparation Coorination.—Notify cooperating agencies of proposed qualifying projects not later than 30 days after receipt of a proposal and facilitate a preapplication meeting for prospective applicants, relevant Federal and State agencies, and Indian tribes—… S. 1288, a bill to amend the Federal Water 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Pollution Control Act to allow preservation Environment and Public Works. As of 06/01/2017 text has not been received for leasing as a form of compensatory S.1288 - a bill to amend the Federal Water mitigation for discharges of dredged or fill Pollution Control Act to allow preservation material affecting Indian land, and for other leasing as a form of compensatory mitigation for purposes, was introduced by Sen. Dan discharges of dredged or fill material affecting Sullivan (R-KS) on 5/25/17. Indian land, and for other purposes. H. R. 2939, the Water Rights Protection Act 6/20/17-Referred to Committees on Natural Cosponsors: 11 of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Scott Resources and Agriculture. Tipton (R-CO) on 6/20/17. 6/26/17-Referred to the Agriculture Prohibits the conditioning of any permit, lease, or Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. other use agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the 6/27/17-Referred to the Agriculture Interior and Agriculture, and for other purposes. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Sec. 2. Definitions. In this Act:…(2) Water 6/27/17-Natural Resources markup; ordered Right.—…Such term shall include water rights for reported by 24 - 14. federally recognized Indian Tribes. Sec. 5. Effect. …(f) Indian water rights.—Nothing in this Act limits or expands any existing reserved water right S. 1230, the Water Rights Protection Act of 5/25/17-Referred to the Committee on or treaty right of any federally recognized Indian 2017, was introduced by Sen. John Barrasso Energy and Natural Resources. Tribe. (R-WY) on 5/25/17. 7/26/17-Subcommittee on Public Lands,

Forest, and Mining hearing.

Cosponsors: 8 H. R. 1654, the Water Supply Permitting 3/21/17-Referred to the House Committee on Cosponsors: 8 Coordination Act, was introduced by Rep. on Natural Resources. Tom McClintock (R-CA) on 3/21/17. 3/27/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on (Sec. 4) The principal responsibilities of the Water, Power and Oceans. Bureau are to: (1) serve as the point of contact for 4/27/17-Full Committee markup; ordered applicants, state agencies, Indian tribes, and others reported amended by 24 - 16. regarding qualifying projects; … The Bureau shall 6/12/17-Reported amended by the on Natural notify cooperating agencies of proposed qualifying projects by 30 days after receipt of a Resources. H. Rept. 115-166. proposal and facilitate a pre-application meeting 6/22/17-House passed as amended by 233- for prospective applicants, relevant federal and 180. Committee state agencies, and Indian tribes to: (1) explain 6/26/17-Senate referred to the Committee on applicable processes, data requirements, and Energy and Natural Resources. applicant submissions necessary to complete the required federal agency reviews within the time frame established; and (2) establish the schedule for the qualifying project. S. 1289, a bill to amend the Federal Water 5/25/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Pollution Control Act to exempt Indian Environment and Public Works. tribes from compensatory mitigation Sec. 1. Exemption from Compensation from requirements in connection with certain Compensatory Compensatory discharges of dredged or fill material, and Requirements….Indian tribe that applies for a permit for a permitted activity to be conducted on for other purposes, was introduced by Sen. Indian land shall not be required to provide form Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on 5/25/17. of compensatory mitigation as a condition of the permit.

Tribal provisions. S. 1770, the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights 9/7/17-Referred to the Senate Committee Cosponsors: 1 Settlement Act of 2017, was introduced by on Indian Affairs. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) on 9/7/17. Seeks to approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in the State of Arizona, to authorize construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims, and for other purposes. WEATHER: H. R. 353, the Weather Research and 1/6/17-Referred to Committee on Science, Cosponsors: 6 Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, was Space, and Technology. Sec. 412. Weather Enterprise Outreach. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary may establish introduced by Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on 1/9/17-House passed by voice vote under mechanisms for outreach to the weather 1/6/17. suspension of the rules. enterprise--…(3) Indian tribes (as defined in 3/29/17-Senate passed by unanimous section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and consent. Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) and Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 6207 of 4/4/17-House agreed to Senate amendment. the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 4/18/17-Signed by President into Public 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517)). … Law 115-25.

Tribal provisions.

S. 570, the Weather Research and 3/8/17-Referred to Committee on Commerce, Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, was Science, and Transportation. introduced by Sen. John Thune (R-SD) on 3/8/17. Tribal provisions.

Cosponsors: 1 WEATHER, EXTREME: H. R. 3724, the “Strengthening the 9/8/17-Referred to the Committee on Cosponsors: 14 Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Transportation and Infrastructure. Act” or the “STRONG Act”, was 9/11/17-Referred to the Subcommittee on SEC. 2. Findings and purpose. (a) Findings.— introduced by Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) on Economic Development, Public Buildings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Extreme weather… (1) ensuring that the Federal 9/8/17. and Emergency Management. Government is optimizing its use of existing resources and funding to support … tribal nations, and the public to become more resilient, including—… (b) Purpose…promoting improved coordination of existing and planned Federal extreme weather resilience and adaptation efforts that impact extreme weather resilience and ensuring their coordination with, and support of, State, local, regional, and tribal efforts; …(3) Consultation with Tribal, State, and Local Representatives. …

Additional tribal provisions. WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE: S. 140, a bill to amend the White Mountain 1/12/17-Referred to Senate Committee on Cosponsors: 1 Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Indian Affairs. Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in 2/8/17-SCIA ordered reported. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the White Mountain the WMAT Settlement Fund, was 3/21/17-SCIA reported. S. Rept. 115-7. Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of introduced by Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) on 5/8/17-Senate passed without amendments 2010 to specify that settlement funds may be used 1/12/17. by unanimous consent. for the planning, design, and construction of the 5/11/17-House referred to Natural Resources tribe's rural water system. Committee. 5/16/17-House referred to Subcommittee on Water.

WILDLIFE: S. 1514, the “Hunting Heritage and 6/29/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 10 Environmental Legacy Preservation for Environment and Public Works. Wildlife Act” or the “HELP for Wildlife 7/19/17-Committee on Environment and Amends certain Acts to reauthorize those Acts and Act,” was introduced by Public Works hearing. to increase protections for wildlife, and for other Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) on 6/29/17. 7/26/17-Committee on Environment and purposes. SEC. 12. National fish habitat Public Works ordered reported with conservation through partnerships. …(g) Coordination with States and Indian tribes.—The amendments. Secretary shall provide a notice to, and cooperate 10/5/17-Committee on Environment and with, the appropriate State agency or tribal Public Works reported by Sen. Barrasso agency, as applicable, of each State and Indian with an amendment in the nature of a tribe within the boundaries of which an activity is substitute with written report. S. Rept. planned to be carried out pursuant to this section, 115-168. Additional and Minority views including notification, by not later than 30 days filed. before the date on which the activity is implemented. …

Additional tribal provisions. WINNEBAGO TRIBE: H. R. 3688, the Winnebago Land Transfer 9/6/17-Referred to House Committee on Cosponsors: 4 Act of 2017, was introduced by Rep. Steve Natural Resources. King (R-IA) on 9/6/17. Takes specified federal land in Iowa into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The land becomes part of the tribe's reservation. YUROK TRIBE KLAMATH RIVER CHINOOK SALMON EMERGENCY DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT: H. R. 2330, the Yurok Tribe Klamath River 5/3/17-Referred to Committee on Cosponsors: 2 Chinook Salmon Emergency Disaster Appropriations. Assistance Act of 2017, was introduced by Makes funds available for fisheries resource Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) on 5/3/17. disaster assistance for the 2016 Yurok Tribe Klamath River Chinook salmon fishery disaster, and for other purposes.

Executive Communications:

Senate:

EC-43. A communication from the Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing'' (RIN2577-AC97) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 13, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-450. A communication from the Division Chief of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 1, Approval of Operations'' (RIN1004-AE37) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 10, 2017; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

EC-473. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; American Fisheries Act; Amendment 113'' (RIN0648-BF54)received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 11, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-503. A joint communication from the Special Representative, Office of Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Special Representative, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to the President on 902 Consultations''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

EC-504. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports entitled ``Report to the Congress: Compact Impact Analysis of the 2015 Reports on Guam and Hawaii'' and ``Impact of the Compacts of Free Association on Guam FY (Fiscal Year) 2004 through FY 2015''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

EC-564. A communication from the Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Privacy Act Procedures'' (RIN3141-AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 18, 2017; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

EC-598. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress: Indian Health Prescription Drug Monitoring''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

EC-642. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Chinook Salmon Bycatch Management in the Gulf of Alaska Trawl Fisheries; Amendment 103'' (RIN0648-BF84) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-643. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XF012) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-644. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Groundfish Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XE990) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-645. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XE950) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-837. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XE880) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 14, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-838. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Shortraker Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XE894) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 14, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-839. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Several Groundfish Species in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XE925) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 14, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-840. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Big Skate in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XE922) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 14, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-915. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 150916863-6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XE878) received March 23, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

EC-955. A communication from the Director of the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments; Annual Adjustments'' (RIN1076-AF35) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 6, 2017; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

EC-988. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XE878) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 2, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-990. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XE009) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 2, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-1024. A communication from the Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the progress made in licensing and constructing the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

EC-1236. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Kilauea Lava Flow Ocean Entry on Southeast Side of Island of Hawaii, HI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2017-0172)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 5, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-1509. A communication from the Acting Director, Employee Services, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Access to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) for Employees of Certain Indian Tribal Employees'' (RIN3206-AM40) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 1, 2017; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

EC-1666. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``OMB Sequestration Preview Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2018''; to the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1667. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``OMB Final Sequestration Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2017''; to the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1904. A communication from the Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line or Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XF204) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 6, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-1905. A communication from the Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XF449) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 7, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-1906. A communication from the Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XF458) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 7, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-2196. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Crab Species Covered by the Fishery Management Plan for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs'' (RIN0648-AP25) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 5, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-2413. A communication from the Director of Human Resources, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs, received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 21, 2017; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2414. A communication from the Director of Human Resources, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs, received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 21, 2017; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2700. A communication from the Wildlife Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2017-18 Season'' (RIN1018-BB40) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 31, 2017; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2710. A communication from the Director of the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Waiving Departmental Review of Appraisals and Valuations of Indian Property'' (RIN1093-AA20) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 15, 2017; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

House:

176. A letter from the Division Chief, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final order -- Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 1, Approval of Operations [WO-300-L13100000.PP0000] (RIN: 1004-AE37) received January 10, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

196. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; American Fisheries Act; Amendment 113 Docket No.: 151113999-6999-02] (RIN: 0648-BF54) received January 11, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

334. A letter from the Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming Commission, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Privacy Act Procedures (RIN: 3141-AA65) received January 19, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

335. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of Amended Offer to donate Lands Acquired Adjacent to the Sabinoso Wilderness for Inclusion in the Wilderness through Section Six of The Wilderness Act of 1964 and to create public access to the Sabinoso Wilderness, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1135(a); Public Law 88-577, Sec. 6(a);(78 Stat. 896); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

336. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a report titled ``Indian Health Prescription Drug Monitoring'', pursuant to Sec. 827, 25 U.S.C. 1680q; to the Committee on Natural Resources.

337. A letter from the U.S. Special Representative and CNMI Special Representative, transmitting a report on the 902 Consultations from the Special Representatives of the United States and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) focusing on Immigration and Labor Issues and Proposed Military Activities in the CNMI, pursuant to 48 U.S.C. 1801; to the Committee on Natural Resources.

339. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the Ninth Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 14045d(c); Public Law 109-162, Sec. 903(c) (as added by Public Law 113-4, Sec. 903(3)); (127 Stat. 120); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

384. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's ``Report to the Congress: Compact Impact Analysis of 2015 Reports from Guam and Hawaii'', along with the related report ``Impact of the Compacts of Free Association on Guam FY (Fiscal Year) 2004 through FY 2015'', pursuant to 48 U.S.C. 1921c(e)(8); Public Law 108-188, Sec. 104(e)(8); (117 Stat. 2741); jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and Foreign Affairs.

429. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allow the Use of Longline Pot Gear in the Gulf of Alaska Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Fishery; Amendment 101 [Docket No.: 151001910-6999-02] (RIN: 0648-BF42) received January 26, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 621. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 150818742- 6210-02] (RIN: 0648-XF103) received February 21, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

727. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Pacific Island Pelagic Fisheries; 2016 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Bigeye Tuna Fishery; Closure [Docket No.: 151023986-6763-02] (RIN: 0648-XE284) received March 3, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

728. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 150916863-6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XF109) received March 3, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

732. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 150916863- 6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XE935) received March 3, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

735. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's Final rule -- Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments; Annual Adjustments (RIN: 1076-AF35) received March 3, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

792. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 150916863- 6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XE867) received March 13, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a) (1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec.

801. A letter from the Acting Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of the memorandum entitled ``Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline''; jointly to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Energy and Commerce.

803. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's Twenty-third Report to Congress on Progress Made in Licensing and Constructing the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 16523; Public Law 109-58, Sec. 1810; (119 Stat. 1126); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

883. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 150916863- 6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XF009) received March 20, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1018. A letter from the Attorney, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Kilauea Lava Flow Ocean Entry on Southeast Side of Island of Hawaii, HI [Docket No.: USCG-2017-0172] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received April 7, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1029. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Modification of Restricted Area R-7201; Farallon De Medinilla Island, Mariana Islands [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0739; Airspace Docket No.: 14-AWP-11] received April 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1442. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Several Ground fish Species in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 150916863-6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XF064) received May 24, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1443. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary Rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; In season Adjustment to the 2017 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts [Docket No.: 150916863-6211-02] (RIN: 0648-XF108) received May 24, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(160920866-7167-02 and 161020985-7181-02] (RIN: 0648-XF270) received May 24, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1653. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's reapportionment of tribal Pacific whiting allocation -- Magnuson- Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2016 Tribal Fishery Allocations for Pacific Whiting; Reapportionment Between Tribal and Non-Tribal Sectors [Docket No.: 160126053- 6398-02] (RIN: 0648-XF230) received June 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1654. A letter from the Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No.: 161020985-7181-02] (RIN: 0648-XF262) received June 5, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1672. A letter from the Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration’s temporary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 161020985-7181-02] (RIN: 0648-XF449) received June 8, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1674. A letter from the Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration’s temporary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 161020985-7181-02] (RIN: 0648-XF458) received June 8, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

1705. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Constituent Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Crab Species Covered by the Fishery Management Plan for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs [Docket No.: 020424095-3252-02; I.D. 032801B] (RIN: 0648-AP25) received June 14, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

2192. A letter from the Deputy Director, DRM, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department’s Major final rule — Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2018 Rates; Quality Reporting Requirements for Specific Providers; Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program Requirements for Eligible Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Eligible Professionals; Provider-Based Status of Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities and Organizations; Costs Reporting and Provider Requirements; Agreement Termination Notices [CMS- 1677-F] (RIN: 0938-AS98) received August 3, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

2273. A letter from the Regulatory Liaison, Writer/Editor, Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Repeal of Consolidated Federal Oil and Gas and Federal and Indian Coal Valuation Reform [Docket No.: ONRR-2017-0001; DS63644000 DR2000000.CH7000 178D0102R2] (RIN: 1012-AA20) received August 11, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

2445. A letter from the Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Use of Inedible Bird Parts in Authentic Alaska Native Handicrafts for Sale [Docket No.: FWS-R7-MB-2015-0172; FF07M01000-178-FXMB12310700000] (RIN: 1018-BB24) received August 24, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

2448. A letter from the Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's Major interim final rule -- Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2017-18 Season[Docket No.: FWS-HQ-MB-2016- 0051; FF09M21200-178-FXMB1231099BPP0] (RIN: 1018-BB40) received September 1, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Memorials:

EC-85. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Utah, relative to Senate Joint Resolution 5, supporting the intended proposed Unites States House Bill to increase oil royalties to the Utah Navajo Trust Fund; to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Petitions:

27. Also, a petition of Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Arizona, relative to Resolution No. C02-35-17, supporting the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and Indian-related provisions of the ; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and the Budget.

Appointments:

Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: The Chair, on behalf of the Democratic Leader, in consultation with the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Indian Affairs, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 114–244, appointed the following individual to serve as a member of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Tami DeCoteau of North Dakota. 4/25/17.

A message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that pursuant to section 3 of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act (Public Law 114-244), the Minority Leader appoints Dr. Dolores Subia BigFoot of Norman, Oklahoma, to the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children. 10/5/17.

Senate:

Memorials and Petitions:

The following petitions and memorials were laid before the Senate and were referred or ordered to lie on the table as indicated:

POM–55. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada expressing the support of the Nevada Legislature for the enactment and use of the Antiquities Act and the designation of the Basin and Range National Monument and the Gold Butte National Monument in this State; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

POM-79. A resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Hawaii submitting an application to the to restore free and fair elections; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

POM-95. A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana recognizing the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana as an Indian tribe; to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. (9/11/17- Congressional Record.)

Nevada Assembly Joint Resolution No. 10 - Disposal of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain

Whereas, Since 1954, when the Atomic Energy Act was passed by Congress, the Federal Government has been responsible for the disposal of radioactive waste, yet few environmental challenges have proven more daunting than the problems posed by the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste; and Whereas, Pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, 42 U.S.C. §§10101 et seq., as amended, the Department of Energy has been studying Yucca Mountain in southern Nevada as a possible site for a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high -level radioactive waste; and Whereas, In 1987, Congress amended the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, 42 U.S.C. §§10101 et seq., specifying Yucca Mountain as the sole location for the placement of a national repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste; and Whereas, The State of Nevada has since opposed the placement of a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the State due to the extremely dangerous nature of such waste, the persistence of that danger for an extended period of time, the potential harm to the environment of the State and the serious and unacceptable hazard to the health and welfare of the people of Nevada that is posed by the placement of such a repository in the State; and Whereas, The transportation of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to a repository at Yucca Mountain poses serious and unacceptable risks to the environment, economy and residents of Las Vegas, Nevada, the largest city in the State; and Whereas, In 2001, the Nevada Legislature enacted NRS 353.2655 creating the Nevada Protection Account which must be used to protect the State of Nevada and its residents through funding activities to prevent the location of a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain; and Whereas, In 2002, the and House of Representatives approved the site at Yucca Mountain as a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high - level radioactive waste, thereby overriding the notice of disapproval submitted by the Governor of the State of Nevada; and Whereas, On June 3, 2008, the Department of Energy submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission a license application for construction authorization of a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain; and Whereas, On March 3, 2010, the Department of Energy filed a motion with the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission whereby the Department moved to withdraw the pending license application that was filed in 2008 and asked the Board to dismiss its application with prejudice; and Whereas, The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board denied the Department of Energy’s motion on June 29, 2010; and Whereas, In 2011, after stating that it found itself evenly divided on whether to take the affirmative action of overturning or upholding the June 29, 2010, decision by the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission suspended the licensing adjudicatory proceeding that began with such decision; and Whereas, For the Fiscal Year 2012, the United States Congress ended funding of the repository at Yucca Mountain and has not subsequently appropriated any new funds to the Department of Energy the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for this purpose; and Whereas, In 2012, the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, in fulfilling its purpose to conduct a comprehensive review of the policies for managing nuclear waste, reported that any future repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste should be selected with the consent of the potentially affected state, tribal and local governments; and Whereas, In 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in In re Aiken County, 725 F.3d 255, 259 (D.C. Cir. 2013), ruled that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission had an obligation to resume the licensing proceeding for the repository at Yucca Mountain that was suspended in 2011 using the remaining funds from previous appropriations, notwithstanding the objections by the Commission that the funds were insufficient to complete the licensing proceeding; and Whereas, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has insufficient funds to complete the licensing proceeding for the repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain, has expended the majority of its remaining funds for the licensing proceeding for such a repository and has not received any additional funds to continue the licensing proceeding for such a repository; and Whereas, The United States Congress is considering various legislation concerning nuclear waste, including S. 95, introduced by Senator Dean Heller, and H.R. 456, introduced by Representative , both of which are entitled the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act and which would extend the right of consent to the State of Nevada before the repository at Yucca Mountain could be authorized for development; now, therefore be it Resolved, by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Nevada Legislature protests, in the strongest possible terms, any attempt by the United States Congress to resurrect the dangerous and ill-conceived repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain; and be it further Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature calls on President Donald J. Trump to veto any legislation that would attempt to locate any temporary, interim or permanent repository or storage facility for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the State of Nevada; and be it further Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature calls on Rick Perry, the Secretary of Energy, to find the proposed repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain unsuitable, to abandon consideration of Yucca Mountain as a repository site, and to initiate a process whereby the nation can again engage in innovative and ultimately successful strategies for dealing with the problems of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste; and be it further Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature formally restates its strong and unyielding opposition to the development of Yucca Mountain as a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and to the storage or disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the State of Nevada; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate, he Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further Resolved, That this resolution becomes effective upon passage and constitutes the official position of the Nevada Legislature.

House Resolution No. 227 - of 1830 - ``Trail of Tears''

Whereas, the Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced many Indians living east of the Mississippi River to sell their lands and move to less fertile lands on a Western reservation that would not be taken from them; and Whereas, the five tribes most affected by the Indian Removal Act of 1830 through the loss of lives, homes, and land were the Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw, Seminole, and Cherokee; and Whereas, the Indian Removal Act of 1830 caused Indians living in the South to embark on what became known as the ``Trail of Tears'' from 1830 to 1842; and Whereas, as a result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, many small groups of the five tribes escaped and crossed the Mississippi River into Louisiana and settled near the central and western part of Louisiana in the present-day parishes of Rapides, Vernon, Natchitoches, and Calcasieu, which was referred to as ``No Man's Land'' or ``Rio Hondo''; and Whereas, the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana exists today, and the tribe has full documentation of bloodlines of all tribal members, as well as many documented sources regarding the activities of the tribe; and Whereas, it is imperative that the state of Louisiana recognize Indian tribes within its borders, to support their tribal aspirations, to preserve their cultural heritage and improve their economic conditions, and to assist them in the achievement of their just rights: Therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana as an Indian tribe of the state; be it further Resolved, That the Congress of the United States and the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs are hereby memorialized, requested, and urged to take such steps as are necessary to effect the formal recognition of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana as an Indian tribe, and to acknowledge that the rights of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana are no less than those of other Indian tribes in the United States, and, accordingly, to take such executive or congressional action as may be appropriate; and be it further Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the president of the United States, the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation, and the director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior. (9/11/17-Congressional Record-House.) Nevada Assembly Joint Resolution No. 14 - ‘‘Antiquities Act’’

Whereas, The provisions of 54 U.S.C. 320301, commonly referred to as the ‘‘Antiquities Act,’’ authorize the President of the United States to designate as national monuments any historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are located on land owned or controlled by the Federal Government; and Whereas, The Gold Butte National Monument was designated as a national monument under the Antiquities Act to protect and preserve approximately 300,000 acres of public lands in Clark County, Nevada; and Whereas, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Gila Monsters, Desert Tortoises and other species of concern live in the Gold Butte National Monument; and Whereas, As a way to honor their ancestral lands, the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians and the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe have supported the designation of the Gold Butte National Monument because it is rich with cultural artifacts and sublime petroglyphs; and Whereas, The Basin and Range National Monument was designated as a national monument under the Antiquities Act to protect and preserve approximately 700,000 acres of public land in Lincoln and Nye Counties, Nevada; and Whereas, The Basin and Range National Monument provides vital habitat for Desert Bighorn Sheep, Gila Monsters, Rocky Mountain Elk, mule deer, various kinds of sagebrush and many other species of concern; and Whereas, The Basin and Range National Monument protects many cultural artifacts which date from the early human inhabitants of the area encompassed by the Basin and Range National Monument to the creation of one of the world’s greatest works of art, entitled ‘‘City,’’ by world renowned artist Michael Heizer; and Whereas, Hunting, hiking and hundreds of miles of motorized access are allowed in both the Basin and Range National Monument and the Gold Butte National Monument; and Whereas, The residents of this State have long benefitted from the designation of the Lehman Caves National Monument by former President of the United States Warren G. Harding and the subsequent inclusionof the Lehman Caves National Monument in the Great Basin National Park; and Whereas, Outdoor recreation activities generate approximately $15 billion dollars in direct consumer spending each year in the State of Nevada and approximately $1 billion dollars in state and local tax revenue; and Whereas, The designation of the Basin and Range National Monument and the Gold Butte Monument will increase tourism and protect important wildlife habitat and cultural resources in this State; and Whereas, Former President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt first used the Antiquities Act in 1906 and 16 former presidents in the last 111years, of whom 8 were Republicans and 8 were Democrats, have used the Antiquities Act to protect the natural, cultural, and historic heritage of the United States; and Whereas, The designation of national monuments is a uniquely American idea and the Antiquities Act was enacted to preserve worthy public lands as national monuments for future generations; and Whereas, Many unique sites, including, without limitation, the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty and sites that celebrate and memorialize American history from slavery to civil rights battles, have been protected under the Antiquities Act; and Whereas, The designation of national monuments provides additional protections for public lands which are held in trust for all Americans, including public lands which are available for traditional uses such as hunting, fishing, grazing, tribal wood and herbal gathering and other historical uses; and Whereas, The beneficial use of renewable land, water and wildlife resources is essential to the long-term economy of this State; and Whereas, The management of national monuments is guided by plans developed with input from state, local and tribal governments, members of the public and other stakeholders; and Whereas, Landscapes which are protected and remain intact are important to cultural and traditional activities for all residents of this State; and Whereas, National monuments which recognize and protect the contributions, histories, cultures and spiritual beliefs of tribal communities and communities of color are some of the most precious public lands of the United States and are deserving of protection and are important in telling a more complete and inclusive history of the United States; and Whereas, Recent polls indicate that approximately 81 percent of the residents of this State support keeping in place existing national monuments such as the Basin and Range National Monument and the Gold Butte National Monument; now, therefore, be it, Resolved, by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the members of the 79th Session of the Nevada Legislature affirm and support the designation of the Basin and Range National Monument and the Gold Butte National Monument under the Antiquities Act; and be it further Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature supports the enactment and use of the Antiquities Act as a critical tool for protecting the public good by authorizing the designation of national monuments under the Antiquities Act; and be it further Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature urges Congress to oppose efforts to weaken the Antiquities Act or to reverse the designation of any national monument under the Antiquities Act; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation. POM–56. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada expressing opposition to the development of a repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain in the State of Nevada; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

HONORING DEBBIE MERRILL HON. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate Debbie Merrill on her retirement. A committed public servant, Ms. Merrill faithfully worked to represent her constituents and our country on Capitol Hill for over 43 years. Ms. Merrill learned the value of public service at an early age. Her father, a Native American from the Sioux tribe, served our country in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he attended college with help from the G.I. Bill. He later served in the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee as a career staffer. Debbie credits the federal help of the G.I. Bill with providing her family a path to success, saying that her career choice was a way for her to ‘‘give back to the country that gave [her] family so much.’’ Over the course of Ms. Merrill’s notable career, she worked for five Democratic Congressmen. In 1974, she was hired for her first job in Congress as a legislative assistant to Congressman Clement Zablocki of Wisconsin. She went on to work for Congressmen Nicholas Mavroules and Marty Meehan of Massachusetts. In 1994, she joined Congressman Sam Farr’s office as Legislative Director. Among her many efforts on behalf of the people of California’s 20th congressional district, she was instrumental in establishing in Marinathe country’s first joint-from- inception Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs clinic; supporting the opening of the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery; and creating Team Monterey, a collaborative team environment for local defense and national security entities as they seek federal investment. Ms. Merrill served in Congressman Farr’s office for over 20 years, until his retirement. She proudly joined my staff after I was sworn in this past January, and swiftly got my office off the ground. Her presence proved invaluable as she led our junior staffers in her capable hands, ensuring that once she retired, I was left with a knowledgeable and strong legislative team. Her background on defense, veterans, transportation, and housing issues was exceptional. Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Debbie Merrill for all she has done to serve the people of the central coast of California, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin, and to serve our country. I wish her the very best.