HR 6188 · 96th Congress · Native Americans

A bill relating to Indian Claims under the Trade and Intercourse Act of 1970 to land in the counties of Seneca and Cayuga in the State of New York.

Introduced 1979-12-19· Sponsored by Rep. Lee, Gary A. [R-NY-33]· House

Bill Progress

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.(1979-12-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Deems any conveyance of Indian land in Seneca or Cayuga Counties, New York, as extinguishing any aboriginal title to such land, in spite of any other Federal law relating to Indian conveyances. Requires any claim arising out of alleged wrongs involving any aboriginal title to lands in such counties to be asserted directly against the U.S. Government. Limits relief to monetary damages. Gives the U.S. Court of Claims exclusive original jurisdiction over such claims.…

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