The Johnson-O'Malley Act: Providing for the Education and Welfare of Indigenous Peoples, 1953-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Item — Box: 33, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0001

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The Johnson-O'Malley Act: Providing for the Education and Welfare of Indigenous Peoples, 1953-01-01 - 1975-12-31

The Johnson-O'Malley Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with states or territories to provide education, medical attention, relief of distress, and social welfare for Native Americans. The Act allows for the use of existing facilities and equipment for these purposes. The Secretary of the Interior is also authorized to establish rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act. Annual reports on contracts and expenditures must be made to Congress. The Act does not apply to the state of Oklahoma.

Dates

1953-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.

Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.

Extent

1 Page

Additional Description

Overview

83rd (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963); 88th (1963-1965); 89th (1965-1967); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977)