H.R. 949 would extend Federal recognition to the Duwamish Tribe.
Detailed Summary
Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act - Extends all federal laws and regulations to the Duwamish Tribe.
Declares the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Defines the Tribe's service area for purposes of the delivery of federal services.
Requires the Tribe to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll of all individuals enrolled in the Tribe.
Requires the Tribe to conduct an election by secret ballot to adopt a constitution and bylaws for the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to elect a governing body in accordance with the procedures set forth in its constitution and bylaws.
Requires the Secretary to take Tribe service area or aboriginal lands into trust for the benefit of the Tribe if the Tribe transfers all right, title, and interest in and to the land to the Secretary within ten years. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to identify those lands which shall be considered the aboriginal homelands of the Tribe.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/8/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Visitor Comments
Tohmas
The Duwamish definitely deserve tribal recognition, they have always been a tribe and everybody knows it, but nobody's DOING anything about it. Something needs to be done now, a letter to the department of natural resources, the secretary of the BIA, anything to help this tribe receive what they should have received a long time ago.
Susan
the duwamish deserve tribal recognition. they are a tribe and always have been.
Linday
There is proof that the Duwamish Indians have a lineage to the ancient people that lived there earlier.
Vote for Duwamish recognition.
Smizz
The Duwamish people deserve to be recognized, as a tribe and I cannot think why people wouldn't want to help them! All those people that think that the Duwamish don't deserve tribal recognition should really re-think about how the Duwamish feel on this issue. I strongly agree with letting the Duwamish have their recognition!!!!
Anna
the duwamish deserve tribal recognition. everyone should send a letter and tell them to get somthing done.
Peter P. Smith
I totally agree with the Duwamish getting their RECOGNITION!
Mrs. Danny Krow
I agree! Let the Duwamish have their RECOGNITION!
Pope Benedict XVI
The Duwamish need recognition
Sandy
the duwamish deserve tribal recognition.
Moses
I find congress evil!
ME
GIVE THE DUWAMISH TRIBAL RECOGNITION
Pope Urban II
I hate the Congress
Emma
How would you feel if something precious were taken away from you? The Duwamish's tribal recognition is something greatly overdue. Anyone who disagrees is obviously uninformed.
your face
give duwamish tribal recognition
Tim T. Blanchet
Many of you do not understand why this is so important for the Duwamish to get their recognition! this is so good, this would make them a lot happier. One of our very good family friends is a Duwamish indian, and they told us all the reasons to get their recognition! MAKE A DIFFERENCE! LET THE DUWAMISH GET THEIR RECOGNITION!
Jesus
They need recognition
-.-
give the duwamihs tribal recognition
XD
give the duwamish tribal recognition!
iamthecoolestpersonalive
give the duwamish recognition NOW!!!!!
Aladin
They need recognition
:P
give the duwamish tribal recognition
Cheni B. Bay
JUST GIVE THEM RECOGNITION!
Allah
give the duwamish tribal recognition
anastasia
give the duwamish recognition
:S
give the duwamish tribal recognition they have been a tribe for generations!
I like to eat pie
I like to eat pie, and I like the duwamish!
:)
the duwamish have an oral history dating back many years!
(>-.-)>
Congress sucks
inuyasha
give the duwamish recognition
Sala ah Din
Allah! We go on Jihad today! kill ze pope
Fu Fu Bear
i believe in my deepest region of my soul that they deserve tribal recognition since of their belief in the pure outdoors where the deer and fish live. The Bush Administration is evil and they must wash away their sins in the holy water.
i
the duwamish r cool
George W Bush
They don't deserve rights you idiot democrats
fu fu bear2
duwamish totally deserve recognition man . I mean they need it
BARNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
i love u, u love me, the duwamish need the tribal recognition!
HOT SOCCCER GUY (not thayer, thayer would be a girl)
wow yea this is great
this whole bill proces is stupid
Soul Hippie
in the heart of hearts of the USA it knows that Duwamish deserve recognition. THE SOUL OF THE US CALLS
paul
help the duwamish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fu fu bear2
Dude give them recognition man
Fu fu bear2
GIVE THEM RECOGNITION
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paul revere
The british are coming! The British are coming!
Elmo
Hey Kids you should vote yes on giving the duwamish tribal recognition! Today's show was sponsered by the letter Q
Barney
The duwamish deserve tribal recognition, but they don't have it because bush is a dumb ass.
Pedro
Shakira rocks!!!!!! So does Fergie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fu Fu Bear
Bush has sinned and needs holy water to cleanse the dirt and the crap of cheney off him with holy water and recognize the great power of the duwamish, duwamish where the leaders of the wildlife are where the hawks falcons and eagles soar free. Where the bears cougars and deer go where they want. They deseve recognition, the wildlife deserves freedom and bush needs to cleanse himself with holy water.
fu fu bear2
the Duwamish have been mistreated for decades now it is time for change they deserve recognition they need they are the history and natives of washington
XOXO
All the people who support "recognition" for this new tribe should have to pay for it and support them - because that's what this is all about, money. If given recognition, this tribe will be given billions of federal funds and become another bunch of people supported by hardworking taxpayers of this country. Indians don't deserve any more or any less than every other citizen in this country - life, liberty and the freedom to choose your livelihood.
RC
if u dont think they should have recognition the die in a hole
fufu bear2
u mean if u dont think they should have recognition then die in a hoe3
Light 4 ever XD
Yes XOXO, they do receive "billions" in taxpayer dollars, but then again, look at your precious Iraq war. Take a few dollars from that to support a tribe that has been struggling to gain recognition for 30 years, and still they have been stopped by the beurocracy of a government we have today. Plus, are you suggesting that it would be better to not recognize any Indians as a tribe and therefore save all your precious $$. It's not just the right thing, it's the law!!!
Peace out
Sincere Plea
All US land was built on native land. How can recognize a people when taking their land but refuse to recognize them after the Point Elliot Treaty. Karma is real and it is a universal law. It is better for the US to recognize now than wait until later. WE should be a society that is seeking justice otherwise we put ourselves in danger of judgement.
indian gurl
Its bad enough the duwamish does not have recognition, but the other tribes, (mukelshoot, tulalip, lummi)all dog them. It is soooo wrong