Disposition of Funds for Native American Tribes: H.R. 1444, 1971-01-22

Item — Box: 67, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026

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The text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Meeds in 1971. The bill aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Snohomish Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Snoqualmie Tribe, and Skykomish Tribe in Indian Claims Commission dockets. It outlines the process for preparing rolls of descendants, filing applications for enrollment, distributing funds per capita, and protecting the interests of minors. Additionally, it states that the distributed funds will not be subject to federal or state income tax and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of the Act.