H.R. 5795, To require the Secretary of the Interior to notify units of local government when a Native American group files a petition to become a federally recognized Indian tribe and before the decision on the petition is made, and for other purposes

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H.R. 5795 would require the Secretary of the Interior to notify units of local government when a Native American group files a petition to become a federally recognized Indian tribe and before the decision on the petition is made.

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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