S 2072 · 96th Congress · Native Americans

A bill conferring jurisdiction on certain courts of the United States to hear and render judgment in connection with certain claims of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Introduced 1979-12-04· Sponsored by Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-12-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Court of Claims and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma to hear all claims which the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma may have against the United States with respect to lands or interests which were held by the United States for the benefit of the Cherokee Nation, or by treaty granted to the Cherokee Nation in fee simple, or otherwise.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat