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Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2208

Bill 117 hr 2208, also known as the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act, aims to provide equal and fair opportunities for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas. The bill seeks to address historical injustices and provide these tribes with the resources and support needed to thrive.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions to protect the sovereignty of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes, ensuring that they have the ability to govern themselves and make decisions that are in the best interest of their communities. The bill also includes measures to support economic development and job creation within the tribes, helping to improve the quality of life for tribal members.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address healthcare disparities within the tribes, ensuring that tribal members have access to quality healthcare services. The bill also includes measures to support education and cultural preservation efforts within the tribes, helping to ensure that tribal traditions and languages are passed down to future generations. Overall, Bill 117 hr 2208 seeks to provide the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas with the support and resources needed to thrive and prosper, while also addressing historical injustices and ensuring that these tribes have equal and fair opportunities for success.

Congressional Summary of HR 2208

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act

This bill allows the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta tribes to conduct gaming activities on their land in Texas if certain conditions are met.

Currently, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act prohibits the tribes from conducting gaming activities on their land if those activities are prohibited by Texas law. The bill instead prohibits the act from being construed to preclude or limit the applicability of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Therefore, the bill effectively makes IGRA the controlling federal statute governing gaming activities on the tribes' land.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2208

Bill HR 2208 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 13, 2021. Bill HR 2208 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2021.  Bill HR 2208's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of May 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2208

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2208

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Federal-Indian relations
- Gambling
- Texas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2208

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act
To restore an opportunity for tribal economic development on terms that are equal and fair, and for other purposes.
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2208

Veronica Escobar
Veronica Escobar
TexasDemocrat
Tony Gonzales
Tony Gonzales
TexasRepublican
Henry Cuellar
Henry Cuellar
TexasDemocrat

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