Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 3764, also known as the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation that aims to restore federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 12, 2018, by Representative Greg Gianforte of Montana.

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians is a Native American tribe located in Montana that has been seeking federal recognition for many years. Federal recognition would grant the tribe access to certain benefits and resources, as well as affirm their status as a sovereign nation.

The bill outlines the criteria that the tribe must meet in order to be granted federal recognition, including providing evidence of their historical and cultural ties to the Chippewa Indians. It also establishes a process for the tribe to petition for recognition and for the federal government to review and approve their petition. If passed, the bill would provide the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians with the recognition they have been seeking for decades, allowing them to access important resources and services that are available to federally recognized tribes. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as an important step towards recognizing the rights and sovereignty of Native American tribes in the United States.