HR 2898 · 98th Congress · Native Americans
An act to declare certain lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 98-219.(1984-02-17)
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Declares all Federal right, title and interest in specified lands are held in trust by the U.S. for the benefit of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, and declares such lands are part of the Tribe's reservation. Transfers specified lands to the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary). Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from denying the use of specified lands, on a nonexclusive basis, for Paiute religious or ceremonial reasons during prescribed time periods. Establishes, as a trust fund in the Treasury, the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Economic Development Fund. Prohibits per capita payments to tribal members. Directs that moneys appropriated or accruing to the Fund may only be obligated by the Secretary for economic development projects in the best interests of the tribe, at its request. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984-1988. Limits the amount of funds the tribe may spend for matters related to the employment of legal counsel.…
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