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A bill to extend for a period of 31 days the legislative reinstatement of the power of Indian tribes to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians.

Public Law 102-124 · S. 1773 · 102nd Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Oct 9, 1991 · Native Americans

Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991 to extend from September 30, 1991, through October 18, 1991, Indian tribal criminal misdemeanor jurisdiction over nonmember Indians.

Committees

The record shows no committee referral for this bill.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.

  1. Oct 9, 1991Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-124.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 3, 1991Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote.
  5. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  7. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  9. FloorFloor · Mr. Richardson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
  10. Sep 30, 1991FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  11. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.