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CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0010

 Digital Work
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0010

Dates

  • May 13, 1977
  • 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

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.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; United States; Armed Forces

Tribal Affiliation Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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