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Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Restoration Act

Public Law 98-481 · H.R. 5540 · 98th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 17, 1984 · Native Americans

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

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in Oregon. Declares tribal members to be eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for such Tribe or the residence of tribal members on such a reservation.

Makes the Act of August 12, 1954, inapplicable to the Tribe and restores all rights and privileges diminished by such Act. Precludes the restoration of hunting, fishing, or trapping rights.

Declares the tribal membership roll to be open. Prescribes procedures to determine eligibility for enrollment. Includes listing in the Tribe's Census Roll of 1940 among specified enrollment criteria. Grants the franchise to tribal members who are 18 years old.

Establishes an Interim Council to govern the Tribe until a constitution and by-laws have been adopted by a majority vote. Directs such Council to draft and distribute a proposed constitution and by-laws. Sets 30 percent of those entitled to vote as the minimum vote required for the adoption of a constitution and by-laws. Provides for the election of tribal officials after the adoption of a constitution and by-laws.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to accept specified lands in trust for the Tribe in Coos County and Curry County, Oregon, if such lands are offered to the Government free of purchase cost. Prohibits the Secretary from accepting a certain parcel until: (1) one year after enactment of this Act; and (2) final adjudication of certain lawsuits concerning the lands.

Grants the State of Oregon civil and criminal jurisdiction over the reservation in accordance with specified Federal law.

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Timeline

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

  1. Oct 17, 1984Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 98-481.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 5, 1984PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 2, 1984Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
  5. Sep 28, 1984FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. Sep 26, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Aug 8, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
  8. Aug 6, 1984FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  9. Jul 25, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 27, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jun 4, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  12. Apr 26, 1984CommitteeCommittee · 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.