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          • Media Center
            • Seals and Graphics
            • Press Conferences & Transcripts
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          • Reflecting on 30 Years of IGRA
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        • NIGC Serves Cheat Sheet
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          • DOI Gaming Regulations
          • Johnson Act
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          • National Environmental Policy Act
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Legislative History

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The National Indian Gaming Commission would like to ensure visitors to our website have the opportunity to view the original legislation, Congressional Reports and other important historical documents that are the basis of Indian gaming. 

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act:  Public 100-497

Senate Report 100-466 to accompany S. 555 100th Congress

Senate Report 99-493 to accompany H.R. 1920 99th Congress

House Report 99-488 to accompany H.R. 1920 99th Congress

Senate Debate on S. 555, September 15, 1988

House of Representatives Debate on S. 555, September 26, 1988 (debate begins on page 8 of this document)

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