To provide for the settlement of claims relating to the Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings; purposes Congress finds that— pursuant to the Treaty of July 29, 1829, made and concluded at Prairie du Chien (7 Stat, requires reaffirmation of Shab-eh-nay band reservation The Repurchased Lands is reaffirmed as Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code), and provides waiver and release of claims The Tribe and the Secretary shall execute appropriate documents providing for the relinquishment by the Tribe of all claims against— the United States for a breach of the trust. It relies on compliance mandates, procurement rules, appropriations, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Civil Rights, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings; purposes Congress finds that— pursuant to the Treaty of July 29, 1829, made and concluded at Prairie du Chien (7 Stat.
- Requires reaffirmation of Shab-eh-nay band reservation The Repurchased Lands is reaffirmed as Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code).
- Provides waiver and release of claims The Tribe and the Secretary shall execute appropriate documents providing for the relinquishment by the Tribe of all claims against— the United States for a breach of the trust...
- Provides settlement funds Subject to the appropriation of funds, the Secretary shall pay to the Tribe $50,000,000 over 5 years in full settlement of the claims of the Tribe, to be managed, invested, and used by...
- Requires land acquisition; tribal authority to enter into agreements; no use of condemnation or eminent domain After the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe may acquire from 1 or more willing sellers not more than...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings; purposes Congress finds that— pursuant to the Treaty of July 29, 1829, made and concluded at Prairie du Chien (7 Stat, requires reaffirmation of Shab-eh-nay band reservation The Repurchased Lands is reaffirmed as Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code), and provides waiver and release of claims The Tribe and the Secretary shall execute appropriate documents providing for the relinquishment by the Tribe of all claims against— the United States for a breach of the trust.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Civil Rights, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings; purposes Congress finds that— pursuant to the Treaty of July 29, 1829, made and concluded at Prairie du Chien (7 Stat, requires reaffirmation of Shab-eh-nay band reservation The Repurchased Lands is reaffirmed as Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code), and provides waiver and release of claims The Tribe and the Secretary shall execute appropriate documents providing for the relinquishment by the Tribe of all claims against— the United States for a breach of the trust.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Marshall) introduced the following …
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