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. 17 July 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 April 1986

   Committee

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 3 October 1986

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1084.

   Source: Calendars

5. 3 October 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews with amendments. With written report No. 99-528.

   Source: Committee

6. 3 October 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews with amendments. With written report No. 99-528.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 October 1986

   Passed

   Senate passed companion measure H.R. 2868 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 3 October 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 July 1985

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
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