text: to provide for annexing the 
          Hawaiian Islands to the United States of July 7, 1898 (30 Stat. 
          750), and which were later transferred to the State of Hawaii 
          in the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the admission of 
          the State of Hawaii into the Union'' approved March 18, 1959 
          (Public Law 86-3;
          73 Stat. 4).
              (4) Indigenous, native people.--The term ``indigenous, 
          native people'' means the lineal descendants of the aboriginal, 
          indigenous, native people of the United States.
              (5) Interagency coordinating group.--The term ``Interagency 
          Coordinating Group'' means the Native Hawaiian Interagency 
          Coordinating Group established under section 5.
              (6) Native hawaiian.--
                      (A) Prior to the recognition by the United States 
                  of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the term 
  ``Native Hawaiian'' means the indigenous, native people of Hawaii who 
  are the direct lineal descendants of the aboriginal, indigenous, native 
  people who resided in the islands that now comprise the State of Hawaii 
  on or before January 1, 1893, and who occupied and exercised 
  sovereignty in the Hawaiian archipelago, including the area that now 
  constitutes the State of Hawaii, and includes all Native Hawaiians who 
  were eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes 
  Commission Act (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42) and their lineal descendants.
                      (B) Following the recognition by the United States 
                  of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the term 
                  ``Native Hawaiian'' shall have the meaning given to 
                  such term in the organic governing documents of the 
                  Native Hawaiian governing entity.
              (7) Native hawaiian governing entity.--The term ``Native 
          Hawaiian governing entity'' means the governing entity 
          organized by the Native Hawaiian people.
              (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
          of the Interior.
  
  SEC. 3. UNITED STATES POLICY AND PURPOSE.
  
      (a) Policy.--The United States reaffirms that--
              (1) Native Hawaiians are a unique and distinct, indigenous, 
          native people, with whom the United States has a political and 
          legal relationship;
              (2) the United States has a special trust relationship to 
          promote the welfare of Native Hawaiians;
              (3) Congress possesses the authority under the Constitution 
          to enact legislation to address the conditions of Native 
          Hawaiians and has exercised this authority through the 
          enactment of--
                      (A) the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 (42 
                  Stat. 108, chapter 42);
                      (B) the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the 
                  admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union'', 
                  approved March 18, 1959 (Public Law 86-3; 73 Stat. 4); 
                  and
                      (C) more than 150 other Federal laws addressing the 
                  conditions of Native Hawaiians;
              (4) Native Hawaiians have--
                      (A) an inherent right to autonomy in their internal 
                  affairs;
                      (B) an inherent right of self-determination and 
                  self-governance; and
                      (C) the right to reorganize a Native Hawaiian 
                  governing entity; and
              (5) the United States shall continue to engage in a process 
          of reconciliation and political relations with the Native 
          Hawaiian people.
      (b) Purpose.--It is the intent of Congress that the purpose of this 
  Act is to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of 
  a Native Hawaiian governing entity for purposes of continuing a 
  government-to-government relationship.
  
  SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN 
                RELATIONS.
  
      (a) In General.--There is established within the Office of the 
  Secretary the United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations.
      (b) Duties of the Office.--The United States Office for Native 
  Hawaiian Relations shall--
              (1) effectuate and coordinate the trust relationship 
          between the Native Hawaiian people and the United States, and 
          upon the recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity by 
          the United States, between the Native Hawaiian governing entity 
          and the United States through the Secretary, and with all other 
          Federal agencies;
              (2) continue the process of reconciliation with the Native 
          Hawaiian people, and upon the recognition of the Native 
          Hawaiian governing entity by the United States, continue the 
          process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian governing 
          entity;
              (3) fully integrate the principle and practice of 
          meaningful, regular, and appropriate consultation with the 
          Native Hawaiian governing entity by providing timely notice to, 
          and consulting with the Native Hawaiian people and the Native 
          Hawaiian governing entity prior to taking any actions that may 
          have the potential to significantly affect Native Hawaiian 
          resources, rights, or lands;
              (4) consult with the Interagency Coordinating Group, other 
          Federal agencies, and with relevant agencies of the State of 
          Hawaii on policies, practices, and proposed actions affecting 
          Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and
              (5) prepare and submit to the Committee on Indian Affairs 
          and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
          Senate, and the Committee on Resources of the House of 
          Representatives 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 providing recommendations for any 
          necessary changes to existing Federal statutes or regulations 
          promulgated under the authority of Federal law.
  
  SEC. 5. NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTERAGENCY COORDINATING GROUP.
  
      (a) Establishment.--In recognition of the fact that Federal 
  programs authorized to address the conditions of Native Hawaiians are 
  largely administered by Federal agencies other than the Department of 
  the Interior, there is established an interagency coordinating group to 
  be known as the ``Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group''.
      (b) Composition.--The Interagency Coordinating Group shall be 
  composed of officials, to be designated by the President, from--
              (1) each Federal agency that administers Native Hawaiian 
          programs, establishes or implements policies that affect Native 
          Hawaiians, or whose actions may significantly or uniquely 
          impact on Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and
              (2) the United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations 
          established under section 4.
      (c) Lead Agency.--The Department of the Interior shall serve as the 
  lead agency of the Interagency Coordinating Group, and meetings of the 
  Interagency Coordinating Group shall be convened by the lead agency.
      (d) Duties.--The responsibilities of the Interagency Coordinating 
  Group shall be--
              (1) the coordination of Federal programs and policies that 
          affect Native Hawaiians or actions by any agency or agencies of 
          the Federal Government which may significantly or uniquely 
          impact on Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands;
              (2) to assure that each Federal agency develops a policy on 
          consultation with the Native Hawaiian people, and upon 
          recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity by the 
          United States, consultation with the Native Hawaiian governing 
          entity; and
              (3) to assure the participation of each Federal agency in 
          the development of the report to Congress authorized in section 
          4(b)(5).
  
  SEC. 6. PROCESS FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN GOVERNING 
                ENTITY.
  
      (a) Recognition of the Native Hawaiian Governing Entity.--The right 
  of the Native Hawaiian people to organize for their common welfare and 
  to adopt appropriate organic governing documents is hereby recognized 
  by the United States.
      (b) Process for Recognition.--
              (1) Submittal of organic governing documents.--Following 
          the organization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the 
          adoption of organic governing documents, and the election of 
          officers of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the duly 
          elected officers of the Native Hawaiian governing entity shall 
          submit the organic governing documents of the Native Hawaiian 
          governing entity to the Secretary.
              (2) Certifications.--
                      (A) In general.--Within 90 days of the date that 
                  the duly elected officers of the Native Hawaiian 
                  governing entity submit the organic governing documents 
                  to the Secretary, the Secretary shall certify that the 
                  organic governing documents--
                              (i) establish the criteria for citizenship 
                          in the Native Hawaiian governing entity;
                              (ii) were adopted by a majority vote of the 
                          citizens of the Native Hawaiian governing 
                          entity;
                              (iii) provide for the exercise of 
                          governmental authorities by the Native Hawaiian 
                          governing entity;
                              (iv) provide for the Native Hawaiian 
                          governing entity to negotiate with Federal, 
                          State, and local governments, and other 
                          entities;
                              (v) prevent the sale, disposition, lease, 
                          or encumbrance of lands, interests in lands, or 
                          other assets of the Native Hawaiian governing 
                          entity without the consent of the Native 
                          Hawaiian governing entity;
                              (vi) provide for the protection of the 
                          civil rights of the citizens of the Native 
                          Hawaiian governing entity and all persons 
                          subject to the authority of the Native Hawaiian 
                          governing entity, and ensure that the Native 
                          Hawaiian governing entity exercises its 
                          authority consistent with the requirements of 
                          section 202 of the Act of April 11, 1968 (25 
                          U.S.C. 1302); and
                              (vii) are consistent with applicable 
                          Federal law and the special trust relationship 
                          between the United States and the indigenous 
                          native people of the United States.
                      (B) By the secretary.--Within 90 days of the date 
                  that the duly elected officers of the Native Hawaiian 
                  governing entity submit the organic governing documents 
                  to the Secretary, the Secretary shall certify that the 
                  State of Hawaii supports the recognition of the Native 
                  Hawaiian governing entity by the United States as 
                  evidenced by a resolution or act of the Hawaii State 
                  legislature.
                      (C) Resubmission in case of noncompliance.--
                              (i) Resubmission by the secretary.--If the 
                          Secretary determines that the organic governing 
                          documents do not address the criteria described 
                          in subparagraph (A) or that the organic 
                          governing documents, or any part thereof, are 
                          not consistent with other applicable Federal 
                          law, the Secretary shall resubmit the organic 
                          governing documents to the duly elected 
                          officers of the Native Hawaiian governing 
                          entity along with a justification for each of 
                          the Secretary's findings as to why the 
                          provisions are not consistent with such law.
                              (ii) Amendment and resubmission by the 
                          native hawaiian governing entity.--If the 
                          organic governing documents are resubmitted to 
                          the duly elected officers of the Native 
                          Hawaiian governing entity by the Secretary 
                          under clause (i), the duly elected officers of 
                          the Native Hawaiian governing entity shall--
                                      (I) amend the organic governing 
                                  documents to ensure that the documents 
                                  comply with applicable Federal law and 
                                  address the criteria described in 
                                  subparagraph (A); and
                                      (II) resubmit the amended organic 
                                  governing documents to the Secretary 
                                  for certification in accordance with 
                                  the requirements of this paragraph.
                      (D) Certifications deemed made.--The certifications 
                  authorized in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to have 
                  been made if the Secretary has not acted within 90 days 
                  of the date that the duly elected officers of the 
                  Native Hawaiian governing entity have submitted the 
                  organic governing documents of the Native Hawaiian 
                  governing entity to the Secretary.
              (3) Federal recognition.--Notwithstanding any other 
          provision of law, upon the election of the officers of the 
          Native Hawaiian governing entity and the certifications by the 
          Secretary required under paragraph (2), the United States 
          hereby extends Federal recognition to the Native Hawaiian 
          governing entity as the representative governing body of the 
          Native Hawaiian people.
  
  SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
  
      There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
  necessary to carry out the activities authorized in this Act.
  
  SEC. 8. REAFFIRMATION OF DELEGATION OF FEDERAL
                AUTHORITY; NEGOTIATIONS.
  
      (a) Reaffirmation.--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 the Act entitled ``An 
  Act to provide for the admission of the State of Hawaii into the 
  Union'' approved March 18, 1959 (Public Law 86-3; 73 Stat. 5) is hereby 
  reaffirmed.
      (b) Negotiations.--Upon the Federal recognition of the Native 
  Hawaiian governing entity by the United States, the United States is 
  authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the State of 
  Hawaii and the Native Hawaiian governing entity regarding the transfer 
  of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use to the 
  Native Hawaiian governing entity. Nothing in this Act is intended to 
  serve as a settlement of any claims against the United States.
  
  SEC. 9. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS.
  
      (a) Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.--Nothing contained in this Act 
  shall be construed as an authorization for the Native Hawaiian 
  governing entity to conduct gaming activities under the authority of 
  the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).
      (b) Bureau of Indian Affairs.--Nothing contained in this Act shall 
  be construed as an authorization for eligibility to participate in any 
  programs and services provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for any 
  persons not otherwise eligible for such programs or services.
  
  SEC. 10. SEVERABILITY.
  
      In the event that any section or provision of this Act is held 
  invalid, it is the intent of Congress that the remaining sections or 
  provisions of this Act shall continue in full force and effect.
target: Establishes the United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec. 5) Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate Federal programs and policies or actions that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) assure that each Federal agency develops a policy on consultation with Native Hawaiians; and (3) assure the participation of such agencies in the development of an annual report to Congress.(Sec. 6) Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents, to be submitted to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to certify that: (1) such documents meet specified certifications; and (2) the State of Hawaii supports the recognition of such Native Hawaiian government as evidenced by a resolution or act of the Hawaiian State legislature. Extends Federal recognition to such government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary.(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.(Sec. 8) 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. Permits the United States, upon Federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the State and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use.
feat_title: To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States' relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes.