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Letter from Carl Albert about the Legislation for the Disposition of Sac & Fox Nation Funds

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_132_20_0006
Letter from Carl Albert about the Legislation for the Disposition of Sac & Fox Nation Funds
Letter from Carl Albert about the Legislation for the Disposition of Sac & Fox Nation Funds

Dates

  • 4-Jun-75
  • 94th Congress (1975-1977)

Scope and Contents

The Speaker expresses support for H.R. 4016, which would provide for the disposition of funds awarded to the Sac and Fox Nation by the Indian Claims Commission. The legislation aims to divide the funds among the different Sac and Fox tribes, and the Speaker hopes it will be approved by the Subcommittee. Additionally, details about a hearing involving the Chief of the Sac and Fox Tribes in Washington are provided, and legislation is introduced for the distribution of funds to the Sac and Fox Tribes of Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. The Speaker emphasizes the need for prompt action on the proposed legislation to resolve the long-standing dispute over the funds.

Extent

5 pages

Policy Area

Native Americans; Public Lands and Natural Resources

Creator unknown

Congress 94th Congress (1975-1977)

Tribal Affiliation Iowa Indians; Sac and Fox Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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