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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 2, 1998
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to establish in the consolidated account for tribal trust funds a dual cash account to be known as the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Recovery Account. Establishes a schedule under which the Secretary shall deposit specified amounts into the fund from the receipts of the power program of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program. Authorizes the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to withdraw funds held in trust by the United States and managed by the Secretary of the Interior through the Office of Trust Fund Management. Provides for interest payments from the account for the Tribe's use in promoting economic and infrastructure development and educational, health, recreational, and social welfare objectives.
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Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D–SD
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-363.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-363.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-812.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3120-3121)
Introduced in Senate
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