S 2177 · 98th Congress · Native Americans

A bill to provide for the use and distribution of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Bands of Chippewa Indians judgment funds in Docket 18-S and the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians judgment funds in Docket 18-U, before the Indian Claims Commission, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-11-18· Sponsored by Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 788.(1984-04-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides formulae for the distribution and use of judgment funds awarded to the Lake Superior and Mississippi Bands of Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to divide specified funds on the basis of the population and reservation community groups as reflected in certain census and annuity rolls. Requires twenty per cent of specified funds to be held in trust by the Secretary for the benefit of the respective bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and requires such funds to be used pursuant to plans developed by the respective reservation business committees. Requires eighty percent of specified funds to be administered by the Secretary for per capita distribution according to specific guidelines. Exempts the funds from: (1) State or Federal income taxes; and (2) from being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act).…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican