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AL SJR69
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Affirms Alabama's recognition of eight State-recognized tribal governments established by May 8, 1984: Machis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama, Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama, Cherokee Tribe of Southeast Alabama, MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians, Southeastern MVSKOKE Nation, Piqua Shawnee, and United Cherokee ANI-YUN-WIYA Nation
- Expresses support for the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644), which defines "Indian" to include members of federally or officially State-recognized tribes and certified Indian Artisans
- Opposes proposed amendments to remove State-recognized Indians from the Indian Arts and Crafts Act and urges the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to maintain their inclusion
- Supports the addition of Native Hawaiians to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
Legislative Description
UPHOLDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE FEDERAL INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS ACT IN REGARD TO STATE RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES.
Upholding the Language in the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
Last Action
Enacted
5/17/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules5/11/2023
Full Bill Text
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