HR 2664 · 95th Congress · Indian claims

A bill to amend the Indian Claims Act of August 13, 1946.

Introduced 1977-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table, S. 838 passed in lieu.(1978-02-09)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1977-09-27
Yea 173Nay 239
PassedHouse · 1977-09-27
Yea 173Nay 239

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946 to empower the Court of Claims to review and enter appropriate judgement upon the Commission's decision that the Act of February 28, 1877 (19 Stat. 254) constituted a taking of portion of the Great Sioux Reservation. Declares that any previous award made by the Commission with respect to such lands shall have no effect on a claim filed under this Act.…

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