S 1343 · 93th Congress ·

A bill to provide for the assumption of the control and operation by Indian tribes and communities of certain programs and services provided for them by the Federal Government.

Introduced 1973-03-22· Sponsored by Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1973-03-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, if an Indian tribe of community requests that it be given the control or operation of a program or service administered by the Federal Government, the Secretary shall turn over to that tribe or community, within 120 days after the request or such other period as may be agreed to, the control and operation of such program or service. Requires the Secretary to provide assistance other than financial, to any Indian tribal organization which requests it during the period preceding or immediately following a transfer made under this Act. Requires that for each fiscal year during which an Indian tribal organization engages in the operation or control of a program or service transferred to it under the provisions of this proposal, it must report to the Secretary, such report to include an accounting of the amounts expended and the purposes for which Federal funds were expended. Provides that should an Indian tribe or community request a retrocession which it assumed pursuant to this proposal, such retrocession shall be effective within 120 days after such request or such later period as may be agreed to by the Secretary and the I…

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

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2 Democrats