Indigenous Peoples Issue Summary
Key Votes
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 15, 2019 | National | HR 312 | Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act | Bill Passed - House (275 - 146) |
Nov. 17, 2015 | National | HR 511 | Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 | Bill Passed - House (249 - 177) |
Oct. 8, 2015 | National | HR 538 | Native American Energy Act | Bill Passed - House (254 - 173) |
Nov. 20, 2013 | National | H Amdt 503 | Requires a Report on the Effect of Flooding on Oil and Gas Facilities | Amendment Rejected - House (202 - 221) |
Nov. 20, 2013 | National | H Amdt 504 | Appropriates $10 Million to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission | Amendment Rejected - House (195 - 226) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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5/15 | HR 312 | Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act | Bill Passed - House (275 - 146) |
11/17 | HR 511 | Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 | Bill Passed - House (249 - 177) |
10/08 | HR 538 | Native American Energy Act | Bill Passed - House (254 - 173) |
11/20 | H Amdt 503 | Requires a Report on the Effect of Flooding on Oil and Gas Facilities | Amendment Rejected - House (202 - 221) |
11/20 | H Amdt 504 | Appropriates $10 Million to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission | Amendment Rejected - House (195 - 226) |
Public Statements
Date | Title | Politician |
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March 28, 2021 | President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians | Pres. Joe Biden |
March 5, 2021 | Tweet - "Native American communities have been hit hard by COVID-19. But thanks to the Indian Health Service and strong partnerships with Tribal governments, organizations, and urban Indian groups, more than 500,000 vaccines have already been administered with more on the way." | Pres. Joe Biden |
March 4, 2021 | President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Cahuilla Band of Indians Disaster Declaration | Pres. Joe Biden |
March 3, 2021 | President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Disaster Declaration | Pres. Joe Biden |
Jan. 26, 2021 | Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships | Pres. Joe Biden |
Date | Title | Politician |
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March 28, 2021 | President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians | Pres. Joe Biden |
March 5, 2021 | Tweet - "Native American communities have been hit hard by COVID-19. But thanks to the Indian Health Service and strong partnerships with Tribal governments, organizations, and urban Indian groups, more than 500,000 vaccines have already been administered with more on the way." | Pres. Joe Biden |
March 4, 2021 | President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Cahuilla Band of Indians Disaster Declaration | Pres. Joe Biden |
March 3, 2021 | President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Disaster Declaration | Pres. Joe Biden |
Jan. 26, 2021 | Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships | Pres. Joe Biden |
Interest Group Ratings
Year(s) | Special Interest Group |
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2020 | Greenpeace |
2020 | Greenpeace |
2020 | Greenpeace |
2020 | Greenpeace |
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Ballot Measures
Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 6, 2018 | Florida | Ballot Number 3: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida | Passed |
Nov. 4, 2014 | Washington | Advisory Vote No. 9: Concerns Leasehold Excise Tax on Tribal Property | Failed |
Nov. 4, 2014 | California | Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum. | Failed |
Nov. 6, 2012 | Utah | Constitutional Amendment A: Joint Resolution on Severance Tax | Passed |
Feb. 5, 2008 | California | Proposition 97: Referendum Petition to Overturn Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact. | Passed |