HR 3679 · 100th Congress · Native Americans

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act

Introduced 1987-12-01· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-420.(1988-09-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Band). Provides that all Federal laws applicable to Indians will also apply to the Band, unless they are inconsistent with this Act. Makes the Band and its members eligible for all Federal benefits furnished to federally-recognized Indian tribes. Makes the Indian Reorganization Act applicable to the Band. Requires the Band, within six months of the enactment of this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior its membership roll listing all eligible individuals. Sets forth membership requirements. Requires the Secretary, after completing the roll, to immediately publish notice in the Federal Register. Directs the Band to ensure that the roll is maintained and is current. Requires the Secretary to transfer the land which is held in trust by the United States for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and occupied by the band to the United States to be held in trust for the Band. Directs the Secretary, at the request of the Band, to hold in trust for the Band specified lands in Gogebic County, Michigan.…

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

Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans