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1st Session, 106th Congress, 1999

2nd Session, 105th Congress, 1998

1st Session, 105th Congress, 1997

2nd Session, 105th Congress, 1998

1st Session, 105th Congress, 1997

May 21, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 2097, the "Indian Tribal Conflict Resolution, Tort Claims and Risk Management Act of 1998". Floor Statement

April 30, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 2010, The Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 1998. Floor Statement

April 2, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S.Res. 206, a resolution to recognize 50 years of efforts with respect to the creation of the Crazy Horse Memorial. Floor Statement

April 2, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1925, a bill to make certain technical corrections in laws relating to Native Americans. Floor Statement

March 26, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1870, the "Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act of 1998." Floor Statement

March 19, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1797 , the "Reduction in Tobacco Use and Regulation of Tobacco Products in Indian Country Act of 1998. " Floor Statement

March 17, 1998 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1771, the "Colorado Ute Settlement Act Amendments of 1998." Floor Statement

November 6, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell and Vice Chairman Inouye offer S. Res 145, a Resolution to Designate November 1997 as "National American Indian Heritage Month."



Senator Campbell's Floor Statement

October 9, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1280, the "Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 1997." Floor Statement

October 9, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1279, the "Indian Employment Training and Related Services Demonstration Act Amendments of 1997. " Floor Statement

July 31, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 1130, a bill to provide for the assessment of fees by the National Indian Gaming Commission. Floor Statement

May 23, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 818, the "Native American Financial Services Organization Act of 1997. " Floor Statement

May 15, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 754, the "Indian Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Improvement Act." Floor Statement

March 18, 1997 -

Chairman Campbell introduced S. 459, the Native American Programs Act Amendments of 1997." Floor Statement

Vice Chairman Inouye's Statement before the Administration's Conference on Building Economic Self-Determination in Indian Communities

Vice Chairman Inouye's Statement before the American Indian Policy Forum Convened by the National Inter-Tribal Public Relations Network.

May 14, 1998 -

President Clinton issued two Executive Orders on how federal government agencies should deal with non-federal entities.

Executive Order 13083 - Federalism

Executive Order 13084 - Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments.

May 1, 1998 -

H.R. 3579, the bill "Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending September 30,1998" was signed into law. P.L. 105-174. It includes a number of Indian related spending measures. They are as follows:

• $700,000 under BIA construction to repair damage caused by floods and other natural disasters.

• $365,000 under BIA construction for replacement of fixtures and testing for and remediation of PCB's in BIA schools and administrative facilities.

• $6.7 million for activities related to the litigation involving individual Indian trust fund accounts.

• $100,000 under the Indian Health Service for suicide prevention counseling.

April 29, 1998 -

The Conference Committee on H. R. 3579, the bill, "Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1998" eliminated a Senate amendment (Sec. 409) relating to the promulgation and issuance of certain Indian gaming regulations (Enzi amendment).

March 11, 1998 -

S. 1605 (introduced by Senator Campbell 2/4/98) passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent. S. 1605 will establish a matching grant program to help States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to purchase armor vests for use by law enforcement officers.

Floor Statement on S. 1605 upon introduction from February 4, 1998.

Vice Chairman Inouye's Statement before the National Congress of American Indians.

February 24, 1998 -

Vice Chairman Inouye's Statement before the National American Indian Housing Council.

October 28, 1997 -

The U.S. Senate agreed to the Department of Interior and Related Agencies Conference Report.
Roll Call #283 (84-14)
H.R- 2107 - The Interior Appropriations Bill
The Conference Report - 14. Rept. 105-337.

October 22, 1997 -

Senate Confirms Nominations to the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.

Michael A. Naranjo, of New Mexico, for a term expiring May 19, 2002.
Jeanne Givens, of Idaho, for a term expiring October 18, 2002.
Barbara Blum, of the District of Columbia, for a term expiring May 19, 2002.
Letitia Chambers, of Oklahoma, for a term expiring May 19, 2000.