Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989

Summary

Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989 - Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the independent Seminoles of Florida, and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Declares the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. Sets forth guidelines for the investment of such funds. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile a roll of independent Seminoles of Florida. Requires that the funds allocated to such Indians, including all accrued interest and investment income, be distributed on a per capita basis to those enrolled.

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Timeline

1. 17 July 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 July 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 September 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-321.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 July 1989

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Sponsors

• Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• · slia00 · Other

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