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S. 381 (101st)

Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act

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Introduced

8 February 1989

Last action

19 October 1990 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1008.

Sponsors

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

Subjects

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20 June 2025

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. Provides that nothing in this Act shall diminish any rights or privileges of the Band that existed prior to its enactment and 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. 8 February 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-762.

    Source: Committee

  4. 19 October 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1008.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 19 October 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment. With written report No. 101-546.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 October 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment. With written report No. 101-546.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 19 October 1990

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 8 February 1989

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