An Act to provide for the use or distribution of funds appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments of the Indian Claims Commission and the Court of Claims, and for other purposes.

Summary

Provides that all distribution of funds appropriated by the Congress to pay in favor of Indian tribes, bands, groups, pueblos, or communities judgments of the Indian Claims Commission and of the Court of Claims shall be made pursuant to this Act. States that, within six months after the vote, of the appropriation of funds by the Congress to pay each Indian judgment, the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare and submit to the Congress a recommended plan for the distribution of such funds. Directs the Secretary to prepare a plan which shall best serve the interests of all those individuals entitled to receive the funds. Provides guidelines for the Secretary to assure that the interests of the claimant are explored and protected. Provides for the congressional review of the Secretary's plan, and authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations under this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 20 October 1973

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 19 October 1973

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 February 1973

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