http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=49867 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>&lt;b&gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 12, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.&lt;/b&gt;)</p> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 49867@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:45:58 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=49260 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 49260@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:44:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=49092 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/8/2009: Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 49092@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:44:41 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=48771 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/4/2009: Received in the Senate.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 48771@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:44:13 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=48565 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc16"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc17"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/3/2009: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll No. 297).</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc18"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc19"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 48565@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:43:43 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=48459 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc20"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc21"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/2/2009: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 490 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 31 and H.R. 1385 . General debate for both bills is limited to 1 hour equally divided and controlled. For H.R. 1385 , specified amendments are in order. For each bill, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc22"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc23"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 48459@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:43:26 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=47184 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc24"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <p>Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.</p> <p>Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc25"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/12/2009: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc26"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc27"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 47184@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 18 May 2009 18:43:29 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=46714 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc28"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc29"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/12/2009: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc30"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc31"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 46714@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 13 May 2009 06:41:23 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=45577 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc32"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc33"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/22/2009: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc34"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc35"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 45577@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 06 May 2009 18:47:53 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=42162 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc36"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc37"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc38"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc39"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 42162@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:34:07 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=37239 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc40"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc41"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc42"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc43"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 37239@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:32:23 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=35455 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc44"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc45"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc46"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc47"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 35455@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:23:32 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_HR_31.html?rev=35456 <p>H.R. 31 would provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p> <h2 id="toc48"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc49"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc50"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc51"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 35456@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:23:32 EST