United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2855 (100th)
Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc., Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1987
Introduced
30 June 1987
Last action
18 August 1987 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 100-95.
Sponsors
Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]
Subjects
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Source updated
7 February 2024
Summary
Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc., Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1987 - Establishes the Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc. Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations for such fund. Requires the State of Massachusetts to contribute an amount equal to the U.S. contribution to such fund before any part of it can be spent. Provides that any transfer of lands within the United States made by or on behalf of the Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head or any land transfer made within the town of Gay Head by any Indian or Indian tribe shall be deemed to have been made: (1) in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the United States; and (2) with the consent of the Congress. Provides for the extinguishment of: (1) any aboriginal title to such transferred lands held by the Council or any other entity known as the Gay Head Indians; and (2) any Indian claim which is based on the transfer of such lands or on any aboriginal title to such lands. Provides that certain personal claims shall not be affected. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from purchasing or transferring lands to be held in trust for the Council pursuant to a settlement agreement between the Council and interested parties in Massachusetts until: (1) Massachusetts enacts legislation authorizing the town of Gay Head to convey certain lands to the Secretary for the Council and giving the Council authority to regulate any hunting by Indians on the settlement lands conducted by means other than firearms or crossbow; and (2) the town of Gay Head has authorized the conveyance of the certain lands to the Secretary for the Council. Authorizes the Secretary to expend a specified amount to acquire the private settlement lands under such agreement. Requires the Secretary to obtain a survey of public settlement lands within 60 days after acquiring such lands and to provide reimbursement for a previous appraisal of private settlement lands. Requires the Secretary to expend any remaining funds to acquire for the Council additional lands that are contiguous to the private settlement lands. Authorizes the Secretary to commence condemnation proceedings necessary to: (1) acquire title in any private settlement land; and (2) condemn any interest adverse to any ostensible owner of such land. Prohibits any Indian tribe from exercising any form of jurisdiction over any part of the settlement lands, except as provided by this Act, the applicable State implementing Act, or the settlement agreement. Provides that subsequent holders of settlement lands shall be bound by the terms and conditions applicable to the Council. Provides that the settlement lands will be subject to: (1) any authority to impose a lien or seizure of lands as provided in the State implementing Act; (2) the Secretary's authority to approve leases; and (3) the Council's legal capacity to transfer the settlement lands to a tribal entity which may be a successor in interest. Provides that land held by the Secretary will be exempt from State or local taxation or other assessment to the extent provided in the settlement agreement. Subjects Indian lands in Gay Head to the civil and criminal laws of Massachusetts and the town. 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 for the District of Massachusetts.
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Timeline
30 June 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 June 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 June 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
22 July 1987
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
22 July 1987
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
27 July 1987
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 146.
Source: Calendars
27 July 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-238.
Source: Committee
27 July 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-238.
Source: Committee
28 July 1987
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
28 July 1987
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
28 July 1987
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
29 July 1987
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272. Pursuant to the order of July 28, 1987.
Source: Calendars
6 August 1987
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
6 August 1987
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
7 August 1987
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
10 August 1987
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
10 August 1987
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
18 August 1987
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-95.
Source: President
18 August 1987
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
18 August 1987
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
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Documents
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Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 19 August 1987
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 28 July 1987
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 27 July 1987
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 June 1987
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