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American Mineral Security Act [S.1317]
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[Energy ]
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[Manufacturing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
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Addresses the availability, development, and production of domestic critical minerals. The President must coordinate the appropriate agencies to implement U.S. policy regarding critical minerals, including to establish an analytical and forecasting capability for identifying critical mineral market factors so as to avoid supply shortages, mitigate price volatility, and prepare for demand growth and other market shifts. Among other things, the bill provides statutory authority for the U.S. Geological Survey to designate and update every three years
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-131. on 10/22/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020
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Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [HB-2459]
[Water ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Modifies and ratifies the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement negotiated between the tribe, the United States, Arizona, and others, thus satisfying the tribe's claims for groundwater and surface water rights to water in Arizona, including the Verde River, the Bill Williams River, and the Colorado River. The bill outlines the tribe's water rights, including the right to divert, use, and store 4,000 acre-feet of agricultural priority water of the Central Arizona Project that was previously allocated to nontribal agricultural entities,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/26/2019
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Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [S.1277]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Modifies and ratifies the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement negotiated between the tribe, the United States, Arizona, and others, thus satisfying the tribe's claims for groundwater and surface water rights to water in Arizona, including the Verde River, the Bill Williams River, and the Colorado River. The bill outlines the tribe's water rights, including the right to divert, use, and store 4,000 acre-feet of agricultural priority water of the Central Arizona Project that was previously allocated to nontribal agricultural entities,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 05/01/2019
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To amend the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act. [HB-2414]
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[Native American Affairs ]
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Revises provisions governing the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. Among other things, the foundation (1) provides outreach regarding the environment, public lands, and natural resources; (2) develops resources to train professionals in the environmental field and Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care and public policy; and (3) supports the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution. reauthorizes the institute through FY2023 and renames the institute as the John S. McCain III United States
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/16/2019
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PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act Practical Reforms and Other Goals to Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 [HB-2031]
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Replaces the Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project with the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Under the program, Native American tribes or organizations may receive grants to plan for participation in self-governance and to negotiate the terms of participation. In addition, the bill revises the Department of the Interior's process for approving self-governance compacts and funding agreements with tribes. Interior must negotiate contracts and funding agreements to maximize implementation of the self-governance policy. The bill sets forth requirements
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/16/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1215]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
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[Budget and Spending ]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths and military construction. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2437-2438) on 04/11/2019
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Addressing Underdeveloped and Tribally Operated Streets Act [S.1211]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Safety ]
Addresses tribal transportation facilities, projects, and funding. Specifically, the bill modifies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval process for tribal transportation safety projects to categorically exclude qualifying projects from requirements to conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. A tribal transportation safety project is one that is eligible for assistance under the tribal transportation program and that (1) corrects or improves a hazardous road location or feature, or (2) addresses a highway
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Indian Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 06/19/2019
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Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [S.1207]
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[Native American Affairs ]
Ratifies and modifies the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Agreement negotiated between the Navajo Nation, the United States, and Utah. The agreement gives the Navajo Nation the right to use water from sources located within Utah and adjacent to or encompassed within the boundaries of the Navajo Reservation resulting in depletions not to exceed a specified amount annually. The Navajo water rights shall be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of Navajo Nation and shall not be subject to forfeiture or abandonment. The Navajo
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Hoeven Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-79. on 09/09/2019
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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act [HB-2250]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Water ]
[Tourism ]
Sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in Northern California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge National Recreation Trail, and the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. The bill designates specified federal lands as components
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-389. on 02/04/2020
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PUGET SOS Act Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act [HB-2247]
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[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Provides support for the restoration and protection of the Puget Sound, an estuary in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. Specifically, the bill establishes (1) a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency; and (2) the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, which replaces the existing Puget Sound Federal Task Force. Finally, the bill establishes a State Advisory Committee.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/10/2020
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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act [S.1110]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
Sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in Northern California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge National Recreation Trail, and the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. The bill designates specified federal lands as components
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/10/2019
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Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 [HB-2181]
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[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Environmental ]
Withdraws any federal lands and interests that are within the boundaries of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area and any land or interest located in such area which is acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill from entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. The Department of the Interior may convey the federal lands to, or exchange such lands with, an Indian tribe in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 10/31/2019
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Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 [S.1079]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Environmental ]
Withdraws any federal lands and interests that are within the boundaries of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area and any land or interest located in such area which is acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill from entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. The Department of the Interior may convey the federal lands to, or exchange such lands with, an Indian tribe in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Public Lands, Forests, And Mining. Hearings Held. on 05/14/2019
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Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2019 [HB-2128]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Allows a tribal government to lease land held in trust or in fee at a fair market value for the administration of a tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Current law treats such transactions as less-than-arm's-length leases, and amounts charged to federal grants for such leases must be based on certain costs associated with property ownership rather than fair market value.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Referred To The Subcommittee On Worker And Family Support. on 04/08/2019
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Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Recognition Act [HB-1964]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Community Development ]
[Crime ]
Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes. Members of the tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties in North Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for such services. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services must develop, in consultation with the tribe, a determination of needs to provide the services for which members of the tribe are eligible.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 11/17/2020
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Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act [S.886]
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[Native American Affairs ]
Makes the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent. Currently, it terminates at the end of FY2034.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Received In The House. on 06/15/2020
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Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act [HB-1904]
[Water ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
Makes permanent, and provides funding for, the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund. Currently, the fund terminates at the end of FY2034.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-440. on 07/09/2020
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Lyon County Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Act [HB-1813]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Mining ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
Directs the Department of the Interior to convey to Atlantic Richfield Company all right, title, and interest (including miner rights) of the United States in and to approximately 2,062 acres of five parcels of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and located in Lyon County, Nevada. This conveyance is for the purpose of remediation and reclamation of abandoned copper mines on the land and economic development in the county.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark E. Amodei
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 04/08/2019
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [S.827]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Science ]
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Designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also designates specified federal lands as biological connecting corridors and as special corridor management areas. The bill designates segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill designates
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/14/2019