The House Resources Committee held a field hearing on Monday on a bill to
to reaffirm the sovereign powers of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma.
According to The Native American Times, more than 100 people attended the hearing. Many spoke in favor of changing a federal law that limits who has voting rights and who can run for office in the tribe.
Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) introduced the bill.
Get the Story:
Osages give committee an earful
(The Native American Times 3/15)
Get the Bill:
To
reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its
membership and form of government. (H.R.2912)
Relevant Links:
Osage Nation - http://www.osagetribe.com
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