HR 3377 · 95th Congress · Indian claims

A bill to authorize the Wichita Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, and its affiliated bands and groups of Indians, to file with the Indian Claims Commission any of their claims against the United States for lands taken without adequate compensation.

Introduced 1977-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Steed, Tom [D-OK-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 773 passed in lieu.(1978-02-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-02-24
Yea 226Nay 68
PassedHouse · 1978-02-24
Yea 226Nay 68

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Confers jurisdiction upon the Indian Claims Commission to hear any claims of the Wichita Indian Tribe of Oklahoma with respect to lands taken without compensation by the United States from that tribe. Declares that previous awards with respect to lands that are subject of a claim under this Act shall have no effect on such a claim.…

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