S. 314 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act
S. 314 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2021, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-261
What it does
Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act This act repeals the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act, which sets forth how funds credited to the Klamath Tribe must be distributed. The Department of the Interior must disburse to the tribe the balance of funds that were appropriated or deposited into per capita trust accounts and trust accounts for remaining legal fees and administration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 26, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 12, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 21, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-261. (Dec 21, 2022)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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