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BIA still recognizing tribes
MARCH 15, 2001 The Bureau of Indian Affairs will continue to recognize tribes unless Congress passes a law otherwise, said a spokesman on Wednesday. The BIA has recognized tribes throughout its history but official regulations were instituted in 1978. A number of bills have sought to remove that power, including one sponsored by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo), but none have been enacted. Congress can also recognize tribes in addition to the the President, by executive order, and the courts. Get the Story:
BIA to continue tribal recognition (AP 3/15)