Lawmaker profile

Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]

Democratic · SD-2 · A000017

Bioguide ID A000017

Bill topic distribution

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Recently sponsored bills

S 3069 - 95

A bill to provide that members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe may request the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain lands, and to provide that the Tribe shall have a preference right to purchase certain lands held in trust by the United States for tribal members.

Became law Indian lands Latest Sep 30, 1978

S 2294 - 95

A bill for the relief of Joselyn Buccat Lalley and Jodelyn Buccat Lalley.

Became law Private Legislation Latest Oct 28, 1978

S 1792 - 95

A bill to amend the Administrative Conference Act.

Became law Government Operations and Politics Latest Jun 13, 1978

S 1377 - 95

An Act to amend the statute of limitations provisions in section 2415 of title 28, United States Code, relating to claims by the United States on behalf of Indians.

Became law Native Americans Latest Aug 15, 1977

S 1214 - 95

Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

Became law Government Operations and Politics Latest Nov 8, 1978

S 1215 - 95

Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978

Became law Education of Indians Latest Oct 17, 1978

S 2073 - 94

A bill to authorize the American Indian Policy Review Commission to accept voluntary contributions of services and for other purposes.

Became law Postal service Latest Aug 9, 1975

S 1327 - 94

An Act to declare that certain submarginal land of the United States shall be held in trust for certain Indian tribes and be made a part of the reservations of said Indians, and for other purposes.

Became law Native Americans Latest Oct 17, 1975

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