S 1854 · 93th Congress ·

A bill to authorize funds to compensate the Cherokee Nation, a tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, for the loss of 545,175.14 acres of land.

Introduced 1973-05-21· Sponsored by Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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.(1973-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for compensation to the Cherokee Nation for the loss of specified lands. States that no more than 10 percent of the amount of the claim shall be received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered with respect to each claim. Sets forth a penalty of up to a $1000 fine for a violation of this limitation.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]