Indian Trust Counsel Authority Act

Summary

Indian Trust Counsel Authority Act - Establishes the Indian Trust Counsel Authority as an independent agency to provide independent legal counsel and representation for the purpose of preserving and protecting the natural resource rights of Indians. Sets forth the qualifications, terms of Office, and rates of compensation for members of the Board of Directors of the Authority. Empowers the Authority to render legal services necessary to protect natural resource rights upon the request of any aggrieved Indian or Indian Tribe. Requires executive departments and agencies to notify the Authority and any affected Indian or Indian Tribe of any proposed action which may affect or impair natural resource rights. Authorizes appropriations to the Authority as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 7 March 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 March 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 March 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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