HR 3290 · 100th Congress · Native Americans

Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-16· Sponsored by Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See S.1684.(1987-12-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987 - Prohibits the approval of certain prior transfers and the extinguishing of certain claims and aboriginal title involving the Seminole Tribe of Indians of Florida until the later of: (1) 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) the time when the Secretary of the Interior has made required findings regarding the payment of settlement funds, the State has enacted legislation to implement the Settlement Agreement, and certain waivers have been given. Requires the Secretary, if he finds that the State of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District have satisfied the conditions for the payment of settlement funds, to publish such findings and the Settlement Agreement in the Federal Register. Provides that upon such publication: (1) the Tribe's commitments shall become effective; and (2) the Tribe's land and resource transfers shall be deemed constitutional. Provides that the Congress approves the Settlement Agreement as of the date of enactment of this Act. Extinguishes all aboriginal Seminole land claims in Florida and any claims arising from any interest in or right involving such lands or natural resource…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (15)

10 Democrats5 Republicans