HR 8029 · 93th Congress ·
A bill to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments of the Indian Claims Commission and the Court of Claims, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1016 passed in lieu.(1973-10-01)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1973-10-01
Yea 331Nay 33
PassedHouse · 1973-10-01
Yea 331Nay 33
Plain Language Summary
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Sets forth procedures for the distribution of funds appropriated in satisfaction of a judgment of the Indian Claims Commission or the Court of Claims in favor of any Indian tribe, band, group, pueblo, or community. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to the Congress a plan for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay such judgments. Requires the Secretary, before final preparation of such plan: (1) to receive and consider any communication or suggested plan which any affected Indian tribe submits to him; and (2) to hold a hearing of record to obtain the testimony of leaders and members of any affected Indian tribe. Requires the Secretary to make available legal, financial and other expertise of the Department of the Interior to an Indian tribe entitled to such funds. Directs the Secretary to consider the needs and desires of any groups or individuals who are in a minority position, but who are also entitled to receive such funds. Requires the Secretary to assume the protection and preservation of the interests of minors and other legally incompetent persons entitled to receive such funds. Requires the Secretary to set aside a significant portion of such funds to s…
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