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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc0&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to make an annual grant, to the extent funds are made available for such grant, to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Requires, in order to be eligible for a grant, that an entity: (1) have experience in providing iron working training to Native Americans; and (2) have the facilities necessary to carry out such a program.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc1&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 9/30/2009: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc2&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>9/30/2009: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.</description>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc4&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to make an annual grant, to the extent funds are made available for such grant, to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Requires, in order to be eligible for a grant, that an entity: (1) have experience in providing iron working training to Native Americans; and (2) have the facilities necessary to carry out such a program.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc5&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 8/6/2009: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc6&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc7&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>8/6/2009: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.</description>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc8&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to make an annual grant, to the extent funds are made available for such grant, to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Requires, in order to be eligible for a grant, that an entity: (1) have experience in providing iron working training to Native Americans; and (2) have the facilities necessary to carry out such a program.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc9&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 7/8/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc10&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc11&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc12&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to make an annual grant, to the extent funds are made available for such grant, to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc13&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 7/8/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc14&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc15&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc16&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to make an annual grant, to the extent funds are made available for such grant, to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc17&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 7/7/2009: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 329 - 75 (Roll no. 479).&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc18&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc19&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<title>Status as of July 8, 2009</title>
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<description>7/8/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.</description>
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<description>7/7/2009: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 329 - 75 (Roll no. 479).</description>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc20&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), to make an annual grant, to the extent funds are made available for such grant, to an eligible entity to provide an iron working training program that: (1) provides specialized classroom and on-the-job training in iron working skills to adult members of federally recognized Indian tribes; and (2) facilitates job placement upon program completion.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc21&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 2/23/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc22&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc23&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc24&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc25&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc26&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc27&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 1129 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc28&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc29&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 2/23/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc30&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc31&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<title>Status as of February 23, 2009</title>
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<description>2/23/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</description>
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