Number: RL33101
Title: S. 147/H.R. 309: Process for Federal Recognition of a Native Hawaiian Government Entity
Authors: M. Maureen Murphy, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report describes the provisions of the reported version of S. 147; outlines some federal statutes and recent cases which might be relevant to the issue of federal recognition of a Native Hawaiian entity; and recounts some legal arguments that have been presented in the debate on this legislation. It includes a brief outline of the provisions of a substitute amendment expected to be offered in lieu of the reported version of S. 147, when Senate debate, which was interrupted by the filing of a cloture motion on July 29, resumes. The substitute amendment is the product of discussions that have included congressional, executive, and State of Hawaii officials. S. 147 has again been placed on the Senate Calendar.
Pages: 32
Date: October 11, 2005