Gianforte reintroduces legislation recognizing Little Shell

Havre Daily News staff

Montana’s sole U.S. representative has again introduced legislation in the House asking Congress to recognize the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a companion to a bill introduced by Montana’s U.S. senators.

Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., spoke on the House floor Wednesday to introduce the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act and urge lawmakers to pass the bill.

“We take up their worthy cause again today as I reintroduce the bill,” a press release reports Gianforte said. “I call on this body to consider and pass this bill again. Th...