Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012

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Bill Number

S 3685

Introduced

Dec 17, 2012

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Civil actions and liability Department of the Interior Evidence and witnesses Federal-Indian relations Indian claims Indian lands and resources rights Indian social and development programs Judicial procedure and administration Judicial review and appeals Native Americans Public contracts and procurement

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Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to revise tribal self-governance requirements.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Self-Governance, to select up to 50 new Indian tribes per year from those eligible to participate in self-governance.

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Dec 17, 2012

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 17, 2012

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8072)
Dec 17, 2012

Introduced in Senate

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