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