HR 7212 · 96th Congress · Native Americans

A bill to ratify a settlement agreement in a land dispute between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and the Southern Railway Company, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-04-29· Sponsored by Rep. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA-1]· House

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Latest: Public Law 96-484.(1980-11-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Approves and ratifies the settlement agreement between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe of King William County, Virginia, and the Southern Railway Company, pertaining to a dispute concerning the use of certain lands in the County by the Railroad. States that the Congress approves and ratifies all land transfers provided for in such agreement, and deems such transfers to have been made under applicable existing law. Directs that all Indian claims against the United States or the Railroad with respect to the subject matter of the agreement, arising before such agreement becomes effective, be waived and surrendered. Provides that the gross income of the Tribe shall not include any amounts received under the settlement agreement. Stipulates that nothing in this Act prevents the inclusion in the gross income of any individual of any amounts which are distributed under such agreement. Authorizes the Tribe to grant easements, rights-of-way, or leases for any lands occupied by such Tribe upon payment of adequate compensation. Declares that nothing in this Act constitutes recognition of the Pamunkey Indians as a tribe subject to the plenary control of Congress or affects their right to petition th…

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