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Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes. Approves and ratifies the cession to the United States of all historical tribal lands of the Band. Extinguishes all specified claims against the United States, a State or local government, or any other person or entity, by the Band arising subsequent to such cession, and based upon any interest in or right involving the land. Prohibits the Band from using its Federal recognition to assert any historical land claim. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States, to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band.
People & committees
Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · D–AL
Legislative record
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See H.R.4228.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2756-2760)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-193.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-193.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1151)
Introduced in Senate
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