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Rep. Defazio Secures Passage of Tribal Authority Bill

Press Release

Date: Sept. 16, 2015
Issues: Indigenous Peoples Entitlements and the Safety Net

The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Congressman Peter DeFazio that would strengthen the tribal authority and expand the land rights of three Southwestern Oregon federally-recognized tribes.

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"These tribes have waited for Congress to make good on a deal made decades ago, and today they are finally gaining some of the recognition they deserve," said Congressman Peter DeFazio. "Due to an embarrassing chapter in our nation's history, these tribes have been unable to govern themselves as the sovereign nations that they are. While there is still much work to be done, the passage of the Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act is a move towards progress. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this legislation quickly."

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