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S 2457 - 110

A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe.

Became Public Law No: 110-228.

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A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe. Became Public Law No: 110-228. Native Americans

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Summary

81 Passed House without amendment May 15, 2008

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 5, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes any lease of restricted land of the Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe entered into by its tribal corporation to include an option to renew the lease for not more than two additional terms of up to 25 years each, subject only to the approval of the tribal council. Provides that the United States shall not be liable for any loss resulting from such a renewal. Prohibits any entity from conducting gaming activity on any land that is leased with an option to renew under this Act.

49 Public Law May 15, 2008

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 5, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes any lease of restricted land of the Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe entered into by its tribal corporation to include an option to renew the lease for not more than two additional terms of up to 25 years each, subject only to the approval of the tribal council. Provides that the United States shall not be liable for any loss resulting from such a renewal. Prohibits any entity from conducting gaming activity on any land that is leased with an option to renew under this Act.

35 Passed Senate amended Mar 19, 2008

Authorizes any lease of restricted land of the Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe entered into by its tribal corporation to include an option to renew the lease for not more than two additional terms of up to 25 years each, subject only to the approval of the tribal council. Provides that the United States shall not be liable for any loss resulting from such a renewal. Prohibits any entity from conducting gaming activity on any land that is leased with an option to renew under this Act.

00 Introduced in Senate Mar 19, 2008

Authorizes any lease of restricted land of the Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe entered into by its tribal corporation to include an option to renew the lease for not more than two additional terms of up to 25 years each, subject only to the approval of the tribal council. Provides that the United States shall not be liable for any loss resulting from such a renewal.

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May 8, 2008

Signed by President.

May 8, 2008

Signed by President.

May 8, 2008

Became Public Law No: 110-228.

May 8, 2008

Became Public Law No: 110-228.

May 1, 2008

Presented to President.

May 1, 2008

Presented to President.

Apr 29, 2008

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-611.

Apr 29, 2008

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-611.

Apr 29, 2008

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 381.

Apr 29, 2008

Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Apr 29, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2769-2770)

Apr 29, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2457.

Apr 29, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2769)

Apr 29, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2769)

Apr 29, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 29, 2008

Cleared for White House.

Apr 17, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 17, 2008

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Apr 9, 2008

Committee Hearings Held.

Feb 7, 2008

Received in the House.

Feb 7, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 6, 2008

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb 5, 2008

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 5, 2008

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 5, 2008

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S670)

Feb 5, 2008

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S670)

Feb 5, 2008

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S670)

Dec 12, 2007

Introduced in Senate

Dec 12, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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