Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985

Summary

Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985 - Establishes the Gay Head Indian Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations for such fund. Provides that any transfer before the enactment of this Act of lands located anywhere in the United States or within the town of Gay Head, Massachusetts, on behalf of the Wampanoag Tribal Council, Gay Head Indians, or any other Indian tribe shall be deemed to have been made: (1) in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the United States that are applicable to such transfers; and (2) with the consent of the Congress. Provides for the extinguishment of: (1) any aboriginal title held by the Wampanoag Tribal Council, Gay Head Indians, or any other Indian tribe to such lands; and (2) any claim by such groups against the United States which is based on the transfer of such lands or any aboriginal title to such lands. Provides that personal claims to such lands shall not be affected. Sets forth specified conditions that must be met before the Secretary of the Interior can purchase such lands on behalf of the Gay Head Indians. Requires the Secretary, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, to enter into negotiation for the survey and purchase of such lands on behalf of the tribe at a fair market value. Requires arbitration to take place if the Secretary and any owner of such lands are unable to agree on such value. Requires the Secretary to purchase such lands within a specified time after the price and other terms have been determined. Requires all rights, title, and interest in lands purchased by the Secretary to be transferred to the Wampanoag Tribal Council. Authorizes the Secretary to commence condemnation proceedings to acquire or perfect title to such lands. Sets forth specified conditions and limitations with respect to the alienation of such lands. Provides that the United States shall have no duties or liabilities with respect to the Council or lands after the Secretary has completed his duties under this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect the right of any Gay Head Indian entity to petition for Federal recognition or to receive benefits under such recognition. Subjects the Indian lands to the civil and criminal laws of Massachusetts. Sets a statute of limitations upon actions to contest the constitutionality of this Act. Vests exclusive jurisdiction over such actions in the U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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Timeline

1. 25 June 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 June 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 June 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 June 1986

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

   Source: Committee

5. 26 June 1986

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 17 September 1986

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

7. 17 September 1986

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 29 September 1986

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 557.

   Source: Calendars

9. 29 September 1986

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-918.

   Source: Committee

10. 29 September 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-918.

    Source: Committee

11. 2 October 1986

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.225 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

12. 2 October 1986

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate; Waiving All Points of Order.

    Source: Floor

13. 7 October 1986

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 217 - 172 (Record Vote No: 437).

    Source: Floor

14. 7 October 1986

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 217 - 172 (Record Vote No: 437).

    Source: Floor

15. 7 October 1986

    Passed

    House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

16. 7 October 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

17. 7 October 1986

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

18. 8 October 1986

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1093.

    Source: Calendars

19. 18 October 1986

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

20. 18 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1452 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

4 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 18 October 1986

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 October 1986

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution waiving certain points of order against consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985
• amends ← An amendment to clarify that commercial lands can be treated differently without unduly compromising general law, because it is inconsistent with general law that Indian lands are held for housing, ceremonial or tribal purposes since these are primarily park lands with some housing potential.
• amends ← An amendment to add two new titles to the bill which consist of The Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act, and the Indian Self-Determination Amendments.
• amends ← Amendments en bloc to provide for an interim governing body for administration of the settlement lands on behalf of the Gay Head Indians until a tribal governing body is established and recognized by the Secretary.
• amends ← To make technical corrections.