HR 2993 · 100th Congress · Private Legislation

A bill for the relief of LeRoy Sylestine, Chairman of the Tribal Council of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, and all other enrolled members of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.

Introduced 1987-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.(1987-07-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a sum to a named individual and all other enrolled members of a Louisiana Indian tribe in settlement of all claims arising from the uncompensated taking by the United States of land owned or occupied by the tribe in the 19th century.…

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