HR 3640 · 104th Congress · Native Americans

Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Claims Settlement Act

Introduced 1996-06-13· Sponsored by Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.(1996-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Claims Settlement Act - Declares that the United States hearby approves, ratifies, and confirms a certain Settlement Agreement concerning the Torres-Martinez Indian Tribe. (Sec. 5) Establishes tribal and allottees settlement trust fund accounts and makes amounts held in such accounts available to the Secretary of the Interior for distribution to the Tribe and affected allottees. Provides for specified cash payments by the Coachella Valley Water District, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the United States. (Sec. 6) Sets forth provisions and limitations regarding the acquisition and placement of lands into trust. Allows the Tribe to conduct gaming on only one site within the acquired lands. (Sec. 7) Provides for permanent flowage easements to be conveyed by the U.S. to the Coachella Valley Water District and the Imperial Irrigation District as to all Indian Trust lands (approximately 11,800 acres) and all Federal lands located within and below the minus 220-foot contour of the Salton Sink. (Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 11) Sets forth effective dates.…

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

Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans