HR 4169 · 95th Congress · Indian claims

State of Maine Aboriginal Claims Act

Introduced 1977-03-01· Sponsored by Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1977-03-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] State of Maine Aboriginal Claims Act - Recognizes the prior conveyances of title and interests in lands and waters now comprising the State of Maine made by the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Indian Tribes as valid and binding. Limits the relief which may be granted as a result of claims arising out of the allegedly wrongful loss of aboriginal title rights in Maine by these tribes to monetary damages. Transfers all cases involving this Act to the United States District Court for the District of Maine.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1]