A joint resolution to extend the period of time in which the American Indian Policy Review Commission must submit its final report and to increase the authorization of appropriations for such Commission.
Public Law 95-5 · S.J.Res. 10 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Feb 17, 1977 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Sen. James Abourezk (D-SD)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends the American Indian Policy Review Commission's deadline for submitting its final report from six to nine months after the reports of its investigating task forces. Postpones the Commission's termination from six to nine months after its final report is submitted. Increases the authorized appropriations for the Commission by $100,000, up to $2,600,000.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Feb 17, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 95-5.
- Feb 10, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Feb 9, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 7, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 3, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jan 14, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- 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.