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An act to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana, and the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, in docket numbered 10-81L by the United States Court of Claims, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 98-124.

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An act to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana, and the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, in docket numbered 10-81L by the Un

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Summary

35 Passed Senate amended Apr 4, 2004

(Measure passed Senate, amended) Divides certain judgment funds according to specified percentages among: (1) the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana; and (2) the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. Establishes a fund distribution formula based upon the membership roll of such Tribes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make per capita distributions to the respective Tribes according to specified eligibility standards. States that the Secretary's determination concerning eligibility for per capita distributions is final. Directs the Secretary to hold in trust and to invest specified percentages of the remainder for the benefit of such Tribes. Requires that the principal and income of funds apportioned to the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation be applied and used for the benefit of such Tribe according to terms established by the Fort Peck Assiniboine Council, with the concurrence of the Tribal Executive Board of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Reservation, and approved by the Secretary. Provides for the Secretary's interim administration of that portion of the funds for which no agreement has been reached. Exempts the judgment funds from: (1) State or Federal income taxes; and (2) any determination of eligibility for assistance under the auspices of a Federal program.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Apr 4, 2004

(Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 98-204) Divides certain judgment funds according to specified percentages among: (1) the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana; and (2) the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. Establishes a fund distribution formula based upon the membership roll of such Tribes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make per capita distributions to the respective Tribes according to specified eligibility standards. States that the Secretary's determination concerning eligibility for per capita distributions is final. Directs the Secretary to hold in trust and to invest specified percentages of the remainder for the benefit of such Tribes. Requires that the principal and income of funds apportioned to the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation be applied and used for the benefit of such Tribe according to terms established by the Fort Peck Assiniboine Council, with the concurrence of the Tribal Executive Board of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Reservation, and approved by the Secretary. Provides for the Secretary's interim administration of that portion of the funds for which no agreement has been reached. Exempts the judgment funds from: (1) State or Federal income taxes; and (2) any determination of eligibility for assistance under the auspices of a Federal program.

00 Introduced in Senate Apr 4, 2004

Divides certain judgment funds according to specified percentages among the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana, and the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Indian Community, Montana. Establishes a fund distribution formula based upon the membership roll of the respective Indian Communities. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make per capita distributions to the respective Indian Communities according to specified eligibility standards. States that the Secretary's determination concerning eligibility for per capita distributions shall be final. Directs the Secretary to hold in trust and to invest a specified percentages of the remainder for the benefit of the members of the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community and the Fort Peck Indian Community, respectively. States that the Fort Peck Assiniboine Council shall administer such Fort Peck allocation. Provides guidelines for the distribution of per capita shares. Exempts such judgment funds from: (1) State or Federal income taxes; and (2) any determination of eligibility for assistance under the auspices of a Federal program.

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Oct 13, 1983

Signed by President.

Oct 13, 1983

Signed by President.

Oct 13, 1983

Became Public Law No: 98-124.

Oct 13, 1983

Became Public Law No: 98-124.

Oct 4, 1983

Measure Signed in Senate.

Oct 4, 1983

Presented to President.

Oct 4, 1983

Presented to President.

Oct 3, 1983

Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.

Oct 3, 1983

Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 3, 1983

Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 1983

Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-390.

Sep 28, 1983

Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-390.

Sep 28, 1983

Placed on Union Calendar No: 237.

Sep 21, 1983

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sep 21, 1983

Ordered to be Reported.

Sep 19, 1983

Favorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

Aug 4, 1983

Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Aug 3, 1983

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

Aug 3, 1983

Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

Jul 29, 1983

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 98-204.

Jul 29, 1983

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 98-204.

Jul 29, 1983

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329.

Jul 28, 1983

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

Jul 13, 1983

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-367.

Apr 26, 1983

Introduced in Senate

Apr 26, 1983

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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