Eligibility of Oklahoma Indian Tribes to Administer Food Stamp Program, 1977-05-13

Item — Box: DP 2, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0010

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The text discusses whether Indian tribes in Oklahoma are eligible to administer the Food Stamp Program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. It outlines the definition of "reservation" and "tribal organization" under the Act, as well as the recognition of Oklahoma tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It also highlights the legislative history of the Act and the Senate Committee's belief that tribal organizations are best equipped to make decisions regarding the program. The text concludes that Oklahoma tribes meet the eligibility requirements to administer the program.

Dates

1977-05-13

Language of Materials

English

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