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Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Recognition Act

Public Law 97-391 · H.R. 6588 · 97th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Dec 29, 1982 · Native Americans

Sponsor: Rep. James Weaver (D-OR-4)

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.

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Oregon ("the tribe").

Restores all rights and privileges of the tribe and its members, under any Federal authority, which may have been diminished or lost under specified Federal law.

Makes the tribe and its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of or residence on, a reservation.

Provides that, except as specifically provided, nothing in this Act shall alter any property right or obligation, any contractual right or obligation, or any obligation for taxes already levied.

Permits the tribe to organize and to adopt a self-governing document. Directs the tribe to file a copy of its self-governing document with the Secretary of the Interior.

Provides tribal membership for those on the tribal roll and their descendents. Limits those who may participate in any distribution of funds pursuant to a specified judgment.

Authorizes the Secretary to make rules necessary to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

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

  1. Dec 29, 1982Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 97-391.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 21, 1982PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 17, 1982FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Dec 9, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Dec 6, 1982FloorFloor · Passed House by Unanimous Consent.
  8. Sep 29, 1982FloorFloor · Passed Over by House Without Prejudice.
  9. Sep 23, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Sep 15, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jul 30, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 14, 1982CommitteeCommittee · 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.