To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4584
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Native Americans
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-10: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-03T19:50:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This bill updates outdated statutory references in the U.S. Code to provisions that were formerly in chapters 14 and 19 of title 25. It corrects related technical errors but makes no substantive changes to any law.
Key Provisions
- Amends cross-references in more than 30 titles of the U.S. Code (titles 2 through 50).
- Replaces old citations (such as 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq. and 25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.) with current ones (primarily 25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq., and 25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.).
- Fixes minor errors including incorrect section numbers, missing parentheses, and outdated public law citations.
- Covers topics including Indian self-determination, tribal health care, education, housing, law enforcement, and environmental programs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law No new rights, obligations, or policies are created. The bill only modernizes citation references that became inaccurate after the reorganization of title 25. It also corrects a small number of typographical or numbering mistakes in existing statutes.
Potential Impacts
- Improves clarity and accuracy for federal agencies that administer programs affecting Native American tribes.
- Reduces the risk of misapplication of law by courts, agencies, and legal practitioners.
- Has minimal direct effect on individual citizens or international relations, as the changes are technical.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Native American tribes and tribal organizations.
- Federal agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service.
- Congress and legislative counsel offices.
- Attorneys and judges who rely on accurate statutory citations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill raises no constitutional issues. It is a routine technical corrections measure intended to maintain the integrity of the U.S. Code after the reclassification of Indian law provisions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-10: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2025-09-10: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-07-22: Introduced in House
- 2025-07-22: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- H.R. 4584 (IH) - Introduced in House — issued 2025-07-22 — PDF (37 pages)