S 545 · 94th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide for compensation for small business and other losses arising out of the disturbances at Wounded Knee, S. Dak.

Introduced 1975-02-03· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Rereferred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-10-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Wounded Knee Compensation Commission to process claims for injuries and losses arising out of the disturbances at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Authorizes 100 percent compensation of innocent persons for claims under this Act. Requires such claims to be filed within a year. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums to carry out this Act.…

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

Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans