Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 621 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Smith, Tina (D-MN) (Introduced 02/18/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.41 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/15/2025 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/18/2025)
This bill accepts the request of the Lower Sioux Indian Community (a federally recognized Indian tribe in Minnesota) to revoke the community's charter of incorporation.
119 S621 ES: To accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 621IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.1.Revocation of charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian CommunityThe request of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota to surrender the charter of incorporation issued to that community and ratified on July 17, 1937, pursuant to section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), is hereby accepted and that charter of incorporation is hereby revoked.Passed the Senate December 11, 2025.Secretary
119 S621 IS: To accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate 2025-02-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 621IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 18, 2025Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsA BILLTo accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.1.Revocation of charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian CommunityThe request of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota to surrender the charter of incorporation issued to that community and ratified on July 17, 1937, pursuant to section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), is hereby accepted and that charter of incorporation is hereby revoked.
119 S621 RS: To accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate 2025-10-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 186119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 621[Report No. 119–77]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 18, 2025Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsOctober 14, 2025Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentA BILLTo accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.1.Revocation of charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian CommunityThe request of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota to surrender the charter of incorporation issued to that community and ratified on July 17, 1937, pursuant to section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), is hereby accepted and that charter of incorporation is hereby revoked.October 14, 2025Reported without amendment
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/18/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| 03/05/2025 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 10/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-77. |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-77. |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186. |
| 12/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8687; text: CR S8687) |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 10/14/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 03/05/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 02/18/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Native Americans
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