S. 555 · 100th Congress · enacted
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Became Public Law No: 100-497.
Latest official action 1988-10-17 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Establishes Federal standards for gaming activity on Indian lands. Establishes the National Indian Gaming Commission within the Department of the Interior. Requires at least two members of the Commission to be enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. Excludes from the Commission individuals convicted of a felony or gaming offense or who have specified conflicts of interest. Authorizes the Chairman to: (1) issue orders of temporary closure of gaming activities; (2) levy and collect civil fines; (3) approve tribal ordinances regulating gaming; and (4) approve management contracts for gaming. Authorizes the Commission to monitor Indian gaming activities, inspect all premises where gaming occurs, and conduct background investigations. Requires the Commission to submit a report to the Congress every two years. Authorizes the Chairman to appoint a General Counsel to the Commission. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to exercise current supervision of Indian gaming until the Commission is organized and promulgates regulations. Leaves class I gaming (social games for prizes of minimal value and ceremonial games) within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes. Continues tribal jurisdiction over class II gaming (bingo and lotto), but subject to this Act. Allows tribes to regulate class II gaming if: (1) the tribe is located in a State…
Congressional Research Service · 1987-02-19
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