Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989
Public Law 101-41 · H.R. 932 · 101st Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jun 21, 1989 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA-6)
Cosponsors (7): Rep. Rodney Chandler, Rep. Thomas Foley,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989 - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to ratify a certain agreement between the Puyallup Tribe and non-Indian settlement parties.
States that the Tribe and the United States as trustee for the Tribe relinquish claims to certain lands in the State of Washington in accordance with such agreement.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to accept the conveyance of certain lands and to hold such lands in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Absolves the Tribe from liability for cleanup costs for contamination of such lands, except contamination caused by the Tribe after conveyance of such lands.
Authorizes appropriations for the Federal share for the purchase of certain lands.
Requires the Secretary to place a certain amount in an annuity fund or other investment program for purposes of making individual one-time payments to members of the Tribe. Establishes the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund. Sets forth the purposes for which the Fund may be used. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal share of the annuity and trust funds.
Authorizes appropriations for navigation equipment at Commencement Bay.
Directs the Secretary to disburse a certain amount to the Tribe for economic development and assistance to Indian business enterprises.
Recognizes the Tribe's right to engage in foreign trade.
Authorizes appropriations for the Federal share of costs of the Blair Project. Directs the Secretary to transfer such amount to the Washington State Department of Transportation to carry out the project. Provides that operation and maintenance of the Blair Waterway channel shall remain the Secretary of the Army's responsibility.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · hearings by (full committee), markup by, referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.
- Jun 21, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-41.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 9, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- May 31, 1989FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- May 23, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Miller (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 18, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- May 10, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 23, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 9, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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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.