S2868-118

Passed Senate

To accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Sep 20, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill accepts the Lower Sioux Indian Community's voluntary request to revoke their 1937 federal charter of incorporation issued under the Indian Reorganization Act.

Who Benefits and How

Lower Sioux Indian Community gains autonomy by removing federally-imposed corporate structure. Tribal self-determination is advanced.

Who Bears the Burden and How

None - this is a voluntary tribal request.

Key Provisions

  • Accepts tribal request to surrender charter
  • Revokes July 17, 1937 charter issued under Indian Reorganization Act

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Accepts the Lower Sioux Indian Community's request to surrender and revoke their federal charter of incorporation issued in 1937.

Who Benefits

  • Lower Sioux Indian Community
  • Tribal self-governance

Who Bears Costs

  • None

Key Policy Areas

Tribal Affairs, Tribal Governance

Primary Purpose

Accepts the Lower Sioux Indian Community's request to surrender and revoke their federal charter of incorporation issued in 1937.

Policy Domains

Tribal Affairs Tribal Governance

Legislative Strategy

"Honor tribal self-determination by accepting voluntary charter surrender"

Legislative Progress

Passed Senate
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 9, 2024

Reported by Mr. Schatz, without amendment

Sep 20, 2023

Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following …

Sep 20, 2023 (inferred)

Passed Senate (inferred from es version)

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Tribal Affairs

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