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S. 362 (102nd)

Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act

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Introduced

6 February 1991

Last action

9 October 1992 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

26 August 2025

Rule of law · Taxation

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Summary

Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes. Approves and ratifies the cession to the United States of all historical tribal lands of the Band. Regards such cession as an extinguishment of all interests of the Band, if any, in such lands. Extinguishes all specified claims against the United States, a State or local government, or any other person or entity, by the Band arising subsequent to such cession, and based upon any interest in or right involving the land. Prohibits the Band from using its Federal recognition to assert any historical land claim. Provides that nothing in this Act alters any obligations: (1) with respect to property; (2) under any contract; or (3) to pay a tax levied before its enactment. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States, to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band. Requires the Band to transfer to the United States any interest in lands acquired after enactment of this Act. Provides that such lands shall constitute the Band's reservation. Authorizes the Band to adopt a constitution that will take effect only after being filed with the Secretary of the Interior. Limits membership in the Band, until a constitution is adopted, to every individual who: (1) is named in the tribal membership roll in effect on the enactment of this Act; or (2) is a descendant of any such individual. Provides that membership will be determined according to the constitution after its adoption.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 1991

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-458.

    Source: Committee

  4. 18 July 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 September 1992

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 16 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 102-402.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 102-402.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 October 1992

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 October 1992

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 October 1992

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 October 1992

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 October 1992

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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