A bill to appropriate funds to compensate the Cherokee Nation, a tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, for the loss of 545,175.14 acres of land.

Summary

Provides for compensation to the Cherokee Nation for the loss of specified lands. States that no more than 10 percent of the amount of the claim shall be received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered with respect to each claim. Sets forth a penalty of up to a $1,000 fine for a violation of this limitation.

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Timeline

1. 4 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 February 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 February 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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