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A bill for the relief of Global Exploration and Development Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC (successor to Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation), and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 106-54.

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Summary

36 Passed House amended Feb 3, 2000

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay specified funds to the Global Exploration and Development Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC, in settlement and compromise of claims of such corporations and company. Limits agent or attorney recovery fees to 15 percent of such sums. (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for teaching or demonstrating the making or use of an explosive, destructive device, or weapon of mass destruction, or distributing information pertaining to its manufacture or use, with or knowing of the intent that the information be used for a Federal crime of violence. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary to pay to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, in full satisfaction of any claims that the Tribe may have against the United States, a specified sum for damages sustained by the Tribe by reason of: (1) the enactment and implementation of a Federal statute providing for a per capita distribution of Menominee tribal funds and authorizing the withdrawal of the Tribe from Federal jurisdiction; and (2) the mismanagement by the United States of tribe assets held in trust by the United States before April 30, 1961, the effective termination date of Federal supervision of the Tribe. Provides that such payment shall have the status of a judgment of the United States Court of Federal Claims for purposes of the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act and shall be made in accordance with the requirements of that Act on the condition that, of the amounts remaining after payment of attorney's fees and litigation expenses: (1) at least 30 percent shall be distributed on a per capita basis; and (2) the balance shall be set aside and programmed to serve tribal needs, including educational, economic development, and health care programs. Limits agent or attorney recovery fees to 15 percent of sums paid.

35 Passed Senate amended Feb 3, 2000

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay specified funds to the Global Exploration and Development Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC, in settlement and compromise of claims of such corporations and company. (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for teaching or demonstrating the making or use of an explosive, destructive device, or weapon of mass destruction, or distributing information pertaining to its manufacture or use, with or knowing of the intent that the information be used for a Federal crime of violence. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary to pay to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, in full satisfaction of any claims that the Tribe may have against the United States, a specified sum for damages sustained by the Tribe by reason of: (1) the enactment and implementation of a Federal statute providing for a per capita distribution of Menominee tribal funds and authorizing the withdrawal of the Tribe from Federal jurisdiction; and (2) the mismanagement by the United States of tribe assets held in trust by the United States before April 30, 1961, the effective termination date of Federal supervision of the Tribe. Provides that such payment shall have the status of a judgment of the United States Court of Federal Claims for purposes of the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act and shall be made in accordance with the requirements of that Act on the condition that, of the amounts remaining after payment of attorney's fees and litigation expenses: (1) at least 30 percent shall be distributed on a per capita basis; and (2) the balance shall be set aside and programmed to serve tribal needs, including educational, economic development, and health care programs.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Feb 3, 2000

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay specified funds to the Global Exploration and Development Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC, in settlement and compromise of claims of such corporations and company. (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for teaching or demonstrating the making or use of an explosive, destructive device, or weapon of mass destruction, or distributing information pertaining to its manufacture or use, with or knowing of the intent that the information be used for a Federal crime of violence. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary to pay to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, in full satisfaction of any claims that the Tribe may have against the United States, a specified sum for damages sustained by the Tribe by reason of: (1) the enactment and implementation of a Federal statute providing for a per capita distribution of Menominee tribal funds and authorizing the withdrawal of the Tribe from Federal jurisdiction; and (2) the mismanagement by the United States of tribe assets held in trust by the United States before April 30, 1961, the effective termination date of Federal supervision of the Tribe. Provides that such payment shall have the status of a judgment of the United States Court of Federal Claims for purposes of the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act and shall be made in accordance with the requirements of that Act on the condition that, of the amounts remaining after payment of attorney's fees and litigation expenses: (1) at least 30 percent shall be distributed on a per capita basis; and (2) the balance shall be set aside and programmed to serve tribal needs, including educational, economic development, and health care programs.

00 Introduced in Senate Feb 3, 2000

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay specified funds to the Global Exploration and Development Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC, in settlement and compromise of claims of such corporations and company. Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for teaching or demonstrating the making or use of an explosive, destructive device, or weapon of mass destruction, or distributing information pertaining to its manufacture or use, with the intent that the teaching, demonstration, or information be used for or in furtherance of an activity that constitutes a Federal crime of violence, or knowing that such person intends to use the teaching, demonstration, or information for such activity.

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Aug 17, 1999

Signed by President.

Aug 17, 1999

Signed by President.

Aug 17, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-54.

Aug 17, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-54.

Aug 11, 1999

Presented to President.

Aug 11, 1999

Presented to President.

Aug 5, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 4, 1999

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 4, 1999

Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 3, 1999

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

Aug 2, 1999

Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Aug 2, 1999

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6770-6771; text: CR H6770)

Aug 2, 1999

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 606.

Aug 2, 1999

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 2, 1999

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 2, 1999

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 12, 1999

Received in the House.

Jul 12, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jul 12, 1999

Held at the desk.

Jul 1, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8193-8194; text: CR S8194)

Jul 1, 1999

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8193-8194; text: CR S8194)

Jun 28, 1999

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Jun 10, 1999

Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jun 10, 1999

Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment. Without written report.

Jun 10, 1999

Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment. Without written report.

Jun 10, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.

Mar 15, 1999

Introduced in Senate

Mar 15, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2651-2652)

Mar 15, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2651-2652)

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