BP: Tribal energy bill approved by House, awaits president's signature

WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., that aims to give Native American tribes greater flexibility to manage their energy resources is headed to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

The U.S. House on Monday, Dec. 10, passed the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017. Hoeven said the legislation streamlines the process for tribes to enter into Tribal Energy Resource Agreements with the Department of Interior.

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