A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey a parcel of land located in Colorado and certain mineral interests to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and to pay an amount to such tribe for energy development.
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(Measure passed House, amended) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe a specified parcel of land in Colorado. Declares that such conveyed land parcel shall not be considered Indian country for any purpose and shall be subject to State and local governmental jurisdiction and taxation. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Tribe before the United States does any exploration for, development or production of mineral located on or under such land. Directs the Secretary to pay to such tribe, for energy development of their lands, a specified sum authorized to be appropriated for such purpose. Prohibits the Tribe from using such funds to pay any individual tribal member or any attorney for services rendered with respect to such conveyed land. Declares that the enactment of this Act shall fully satisfy all claims against the United States by such tribe relating to the dispute over ownership of certain lands in New Mexico.
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Public Law 96-492.
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In the 96th Congress (1979-80), 613 of the 12,581 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 4.9 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
RAYMOND KOGOVSEK (D-CO) introduced it on September 15, 1980, and 1 member has since signed on as a cosponsor.
They are 1 Republican.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on September 15, 1980, 16796 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 16718 days ago, on December 2, 1980.
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Vote history
- HousePublic Law 96-492.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
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