H.R.2314 - Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009

To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. view all titles (4)

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  • Official: To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. as introduced.
  • Short: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 as reported to house.
  • Short: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 as passed house.

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Result: Passed - February 23, 2010

Roll call number 59 in the House

Question: On Passage: H R 2314 To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 56%
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Democrats Voting 'Aye'

Neil Abercrombie
Rep. Gary Ackerman [D, NY-5]
John Adler
Rep. Jason Altmire [D, PA-4]
Michael Arcuri
Rep. Joe Baca [D, CA-43]
Brian Baird
Rep. Tammy Baldwin [D, WI-2]
Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12]
Melissa Bean
Rep. Xavier Becerra [D, CA-31]
Rep. Shelley Berkley [D, NV-1]
Robert Berry
Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1]
Rep. Sanford Bishop [D, GA-2]
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D, OR-3]
John Boccieri
Rep. Dan Boren [D, OK-2]
Rep. Leonard Boswell [D, IA-3]
Frederick Boucher
Allen Boyd
Rep. Robert Brady [D, PA-1]
Rep. Bruce Braley [D, IA-1]
Rep. Corrine Brown [D, FL-3]
Rep. George Butterfield [D, NC-1]
Rep. Lois Capps [D, CA-23]
Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8]
Rep. Dennis Cardoza [D, CA-18]
Rep. Russ Carnahan [D, MO-3]
Christopher Carney
Rep. André Carson [D, IN-7]
Rep. Kathy Castor [D, FL-11]
Rep. Ben Chandler [D, KY-6]
Travis Childers
Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-32]
Rep. Yvette Clarke [D, NY-11]
Rep. William Clay [D, MO-1]
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D, MO-5]
Rep. James Clyburn [D, SC-6]
Rep. Steve Cohen [D, TN-9]
Rep. Gerald Connolly [D, VA-11]
Rep. John Conyers [D, MI-14]
Rep. Jim Cooper [D, TN-5]
Rep. Jim Costa [D, CA-20]
Rep. Joe Courtney [D, CT-2]
Rep. Joseph Crowley [D, NY-7]
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D, TX-28]
Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7]
Kathleen Dahlkemper
Lincoln Davis
Rep. Danny Davis [D, IL-7]
Rep. Susan Davis [D, CA-53]
Artur Davis
Rep. Peter DeFazio [D, OR-4]
Rep. Diana DeGette [D, CO-1]
Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D, CT-3]
Rep. Norman Dicks [D, WA-6]
Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D, TX-25]
Rep. Joe Donnelly [D, IN-2]
Rep. Michael Doyle [D, PA-14]
Steve Driehaus
Thomas Edwards
Rep. Donna Edwards [D, MD-4]
Rep. Keith Ellison [D, MN-5]
Brad Ellsworth
Rep. Eliot Engel [D, NY-17]
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D, CA-14]
Bob Etheridge
Rep. Sam Farr [D, CA-17]
Rep. Chaka Fattah [D, PA-2]
Rep. Bob Filner [D, CA-51]
Bill Foster
Rep. Barney Frank [D, MA-4]
Rep. Marcia Fudge [D, OH-11]
Rep. John Garamendi [D, CA-10]
Rep. Charles Gonzalez [D, TX-20]
Alan Grayson
Rep. Al Green [D, TX-9]
Rep. Raymond Green [D, TX-29]
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7]
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez [D, IL-4]
John Hall
Deborah Halvorson
Phil Hare
Rep. Jane Harman [D, CA-36]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D, FL-23]
Rep. Martin Heinrich [D, NM-1]
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
Rep. Brian Higgins [D, NY-27]
Baron Hill
Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22]
Rep. Mazie Hirono [D, HI-2]
Paul Hodes
Rep. Tim Holden [D, PA-17]
Rep. Rush Holt [D, NJ-12]
Rep. Michael Honda [D, CA-15]
Rep. Steny Hoyer [D, MD-5]
Rep. Jay Inslee [D, WA-1]
Rep. Steve Israel [D, NY-2]
Rep. Jesse Jackson [D, IL-2]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18]
Rep. Eddie Johnson [D, TX-30]
Rep. Henry Johnson [D, GA-4]
Steve Kagen
Paul Kanjorski
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9]
Patrick Kennedy
Rep. Dale Kildee [D, MI-5]
Carolyn Kilpatrick
Mary Jo Kilroy
Rep. Ronald Kind [D, WI-3]
Ann Kirkpatrick
Rep. Larry Kissell [D, NC-8]
Ron Klein
Suzanne Kosmas
Frank Kratovil
Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10]
Rep. James Langevin [D, RI-2]
Rep. Rick Larsen [D, WA-2]
Rep. John Larson [D, CT-1]
Rep. Barbara Lee [D, CA-9]
Rep. Sander Levin [D, MI-12]
Rep. John Lewis [D, GA-5]
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D, IL-3]
Rep. David Loebsack [D, IA-2]
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D, CA-16]
Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]
Rep. Ben Luján [D, NM-3]
Rep. Stephen Lynch [D, MA-9]
Daniel Maffei
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D, NY-14]
Rep. Edward Markey [D, MA-7]
Betsy Markey
James Marshall
Eric Massa
Rep. Jim Matheson [D, UT-2]
Rep. Doris Matsui [D, CA-5]
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D, NY-4]
Rep. Betty McCollum [D, MN-4]
Rep. James McDermott [D, WA-7]
Rep. James McGovern [D, MA-3]
Rep. Mike McIntyre [D, NC-7]
Rep. Jerry McNerney [D, CA-11]
Kendrick Meek
Rep. Gregory Meeks [D, NY-6]
Charles Melancon
Rep. Michael Michaud [D, ME-2]
Rep. George Miller [D, CA-7]
Walter Minnick
Harry Mitchell
Alan Mollohan
Rep. Gwen Moore [D, WI-4]
Dennis Moore
Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8]
Patrick Murphy
Scott Murphy
Rep. Christopher Murphy [D, CT-5]
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D, NY-8]
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D, CA-38]
Rep. Richard Neal [D, MA-2]
Glenn Nye
James Oberstar
David Obey
Rep. John Olver [D, MA-1]
Solomon Ortiz
Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23]
Rep. Frank Pallone [D, NJ-6]
Rep. William Pascrell [D, NJ-8]
Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4]
Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO-7]
Thomas Perriello
Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9]
Rep. Collin Peterson [D, MN-7]
Rep. Chellie Pingree [D, ME-1]
Rep. Jared Polis [D, CO-2]
Earl Pomeroy
Rep. David Price [D, NC-4]
Rep. Mike Quigley [D, IL-5]
Rep. Nick Rahall [D, WV-3]
Rep. Charles Rangel [D, NY-15]
Rep. Silvestre Reyes [D, TX-16]
Rep. Laura Richardson [D, CA-37]
Ciro Rodriguez
Rep. Mike Ross [D, AR-4]
Rep. Steven Rothman [D, NJ-9]
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D, CA-34]
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger [D, MD-2]
Rep. Bobby Rush [D, IL-1]
Rep. Timothy Ryan [D, OH-17]
John Salazar
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D, CA-47]
Rep. Linda Sánchez [D, CA-39]
Rep. John Sarbanes [D, MD-3]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D, IL-9]
Mark Schauer
Rep. Adam Schiff [D, CA-29]
Rep. Kurt Schrader [D, OR-5]
Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D, PA-13]
Rep. David Scott [D, GA-13]
Rep. Robert Scott [D, VA-3]
Rep. José Serrano [D, NY-16]
Joe Sestak
Carol Shea-Porter
Rep. Brad Sherman [D, CA-27]
Rep. Heath Shuler [D, NC-11]
Ike Skelton
Rep. Louise Slaughter [D, NY-28]
Rep. Adam Smith [D, WA-9]
Victor Snyder
Zachary Space
Rep. Jackie Speier [D, CA-12]
John Spratt
Bart Stupak
Rep. Betty Sutton [D, OH-13]
John Tanner
Gene Taylor
Harry Teague
Rep. Bennie Thompson [D, MS-2]
Rep. Michael Thompson [D, CA-1]
Rep. John Tierney [D, MA-6]
Dina Titus
Rep. Paul Tonko [D, NY-21]
Rep. Edolphus Towns [D, NY-10]
Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-5]
Rep. Christopher Van Hollen [D, MD-8]
Rep. Nydia Velázquez [D, NY-12]
Rep. Peter Visclosky [D, IN-1]
Rep. Timothy Walz [D, MN-1]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D, FL-20]
Rep. Maxine Waters [D, CA-35]
Diane Watson
Rep. Melvin Watt [D, NC-12]
Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Rep. Anthony Weiner [D, NY-9]
Rep. Peter Welch [D, VT-0]
Charles Wilson
Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D, CA-6]
Rep. David Wu [D, OR-1]
Rep. John Yarmuth [D, KY-3]
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Official Summary

2/23/2010--Passed House amended. Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Defines terms, including "qualified Native Hawaiian constituent." Includes among the requirements to be such a constituent that the individual be an individual who: (1) is one of the
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Official Summary

2/23/2010--Passed House amended. Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 -

(Sec. 3)

Defines terms, including "qualified Native Hawaiian constituent." Includes among the requirements to be such a constituent that the individual be an individual who:
(1) is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who is a direct lineal descendant of the aboriginal, indigenous, native people who resided in the islands that now comprise the state of Hawaii on or before January 1, 1893, or is an individual who is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who was eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920;
(2) wishes to participate in the reorganization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity;
(3) is 18 years old or older;
(4) is a U.S. citizen; and
(5) maintains a significant cultural, social, or civic connection to the Native Hawaiian community, as specified.

(Sec. 5)

Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Directs the Office to:
(1) continue the process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian people in furtherance of the Apology Resolution (P.L. 103-150, a Joint Resolution extending an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the participation of agents of the United States in the January 17, 1893, overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii);
(2) upon the reaffirmation of the government-to-government relationship between the single Native Hawaiian governing entity and the United States, effectuate and coordinate the special political and legal relationship between the Native Hawaiian governing entity and the United States through the Secretary of the Interior, and with all other federal agencies;
(3) provide timely notice to, and consult with, the Native Hawaiian governing entity before taking any actions that may have the potential to significantly affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands;
(4) work with the Interagency Coordinating Group, other federal agencies, and the state of Hawaii on policies, practices, and proposed actions affecting Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and
(5) prepare and submit to specified congressional committees an annual report detailing the activities of the Interagency Coordinating Group that are undertaken with respect to the continuing process of reconciliation and to effect meaningful consultation with the Native Hawaiian governing entity and may provide recommendations for any necessary changes to federal law or regulations.

(Sec. 6)

Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to be composed of:
(1) each federal agency whose actions may significantly or uniquely impact Native Hawaiian programs, resources, rights, or lands; and
(2) the Office. Designates the Department of the Interior and the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to serve as the leaders of the Interagency Coordinating Group.Directs the Interagency Coordinating Group to:
(1) coordinate federal programs and policies that affect Native Hawaiians or actions by any federal agency or agencies that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands;
(2) consult with the Native Hawaiian governing entity, but only after the satisfaction of conditions specified in section 8; and
(3) ensure the participation of each federal agency in the development of the report to Congress authorized in section 5.

(Sec. 7)

Directs the Attorney General to designate an appropriate official within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political and legal relationship with the United States, and upon the recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, in the implementation and protection of the rights of the Native Hawaiian governing entity and its political and legal relationship with the United States.

(Sec. 8)

Recognizes the right of qualified Native Hawaiian people to reorganize the single Native Hawaiian governing entity to provide for their common welfare and to adopt appropriate organic governing documents. Establishes a Commission to:
(1) prepare and maintain a roll of qualified qualified Native Hawaiian constituents; and
(2) certify that those on the roll meet the definition of a qualified Native Hawaiian constituent. Specifies Commission composition and membership requirements. Sets forth requirements related to inclusion on, and publication of, the roll and appeal rights of those excluded. Outlines the process for the reorganization, which includes forming a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council. Reaffirms the special political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian governing entity upon certification required by the Secretary of the organic governing documents and the election of the entity's officers. Extends federal recognition to the governing entity as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people.

(Sec. 9)

Reaffirms the delegation by the United States of authority to the state of Hawaii to address the conditions of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii contained in P.L. 86-3, commonly known as the Hawaii Statehood Admission Act. Provides that, once the United States extends federal recognition to the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the United States will recognize and affirm the Native Hawaiian governing entity's inherent power and authority to determine its own membership criteria, to determine its own membership, and to grant, deny, revoke, or qualify membership without regard to whether any person was or was not deemed to be a qualified Native Hawaiian constituent under this Act. Authorizes the United States, upon the reaffirmation of such political and legal relationship, together with the state of Hawaii, to enter into negotiations with the governing entity to lead to an agreement addressing specified matters, including:
(1) the transfer of federal and Hawaiian lands, natural resources, and other assets;
(2) the protection of existing rights related to such lands or resources;
(3) the exercise of authority over such lands, resources, and assets;
(4) the exercise of the authority to tax and other authorities related to governance; and
(4) historical wrongs committed by the United States or the state of Hawaii.

(Sec. 10)

Specifies the applicability of certain federal laws, including:
(1) prohibiting gaming; and
(2) stating that nothing in this Act extends eligibility for any Indian program or service to the Native Hawaiian governing entity or its members unless a statute governing such a program or service expressly provides that Native Hawaiians or the Native Hawaiian governing entity is eligible for such program or service.

(Sec. 12)

Authorizes appropriations.

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