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Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act

Public Law 100-419 · H.R. 2370 · 100th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Sep 8, 1988 · Native Americans

Sponsor: Rep. Douglas Owens (D-UT-2)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. James Hansen

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with the tribal council of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation on establishing a plan for the tribe's economic development, to develop such a plan within two years, and to submit the plan to the Congress after the council approves it.

Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local government officials of Utah concerning such plan.

Requires such plan to provide that: (1) property transferred to the United States by the tribe will be held in trust for its benefit; (2) property held in trust will be subject to legal rights and obligations existing at the time of transfer; (3) transferred property will be exempt from Federal, State, and local taxation; and (4) the tribe's territorial jurisdiction will be limited to property held in trust by the United States.

Requires the Secretary to attach to the plan a detailed statement naming the individuals consulted, summarizing the testimony received, and including any written comments or reports submitted to the Secretary.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with the tribal council of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni National and consult with State and local officials of Utah to establish an economic development plan for the tribe.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.

  1. Sep 8, 1988Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-419.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 30, 1988PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 11, 1988FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Aug 10, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Jul 29, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Dec 15, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  8. Dec 14, 1987FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
  9. Dec 9, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Nov 18, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Oct 31, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 11, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  13. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.