S 1396 · 99th Congress · Native Americans

White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-06-27· Sponsored by Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-264.(1986-03-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1985-12-13
Yea 56Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1985-12-13
Yea 56Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1985-12-13
Yea 56Nay 36

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 - Provides procedures for: (1) resolving claims and clearing titles (by statutory ratification) to certain lands on the White Earth Indian Reservation, Minnesota; and (2) compensating for loss of allotments resulting from such ratification. States which categories of allotments are and are not eligible for compensation under this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) determine, and publish a list of, all applicable allotments (allowing, within a specified time, for the submission, determination, and publication of additional applicable allotments); (2) make determinations of heirships to lands subject to applicable allotments; (3) locate and notify allottees or heirs; (4) establish the fair market value of the various types of land subject to applicable allotments for various years, which shall govern the compensation payable under this Act; and (5) distribute such compensation. Provides a formula for fixing such compensation. Allows judicial review of the Secretary's compensation determinations up to a specified period (after which such determinations shall be conclusive). Gives exclusive jurisdiction over such acti…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican