A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.
Latest action · Mar 5, 2024 Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 5, 2024
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1974 ruling in United States v. State of Washington (commonly known as the Boldt Decision), which affirmed tribal fishing rights.
The resolution also (1) recognizes the importance of tribal treaty rights, (2) acknowledges the invaluable role that the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission play in fisheries management, and (3) reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support salmon recovery.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 5, 2024.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| D-OR | Ron Wyden | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 5, 2024Introduced in Senate
- Mar 5, 2024Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Native Americans.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 5, 2024Introduced in Senate
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