HR 11894 · 95th Congress · Native Americans
A bill to amend certain laws relating to the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1081 passed in lieu.(1978-10-03)
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Provides for the quadrennial election of officers and a tribal council of the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Outlines the procedure for the election, filling of vacancies, and removal of these officials. Amends the Act reserving certain mineral rights to the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma to make those right perpetual. Amends the Act of Oklahoma placing certain property of the Osage Tribe in the trusteeship of the United States, to continue such trusteeship indefinitely. Repeals the Act requiring the Secretary of the Interior to issue a certificate of competency to members of the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma of less than one-half Indian blood. Requires the Secretary to revoke, upon application, certificates of competency issued to members of the Osage Tribe under certain provisions of law. Removes certain distinctions between full-blooded Osage Indians and half-blooded members of that tribe. Provides that funds accruing to the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma may be spent on programs beneficial to the tribe unless those funds are from: (1) the Osage mineral estate, or (2) judgements under the Indian Claims Commission Act. States that those funds that are ineligible for beneficial programs shall…
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