H.R. 5680 would amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and for others purposes.
Detailed Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Interior to annually disperse to the Colorado River Indian Tribes funds from revenues deposited into the Treasury pursuant to the Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act from power operations on the Tribes' reservation. Requires such disbursement to: (1) be used to fund the Office of the Colorado Indian Tribes Reservation Energy Development; (2) not affect funds held from any other irrigation project; (3) not exceed $200,000 annually; and (4) be disbursed in years that the revenues deposited exceed the amount required to carry out the purposes for which they were deposited.
Authorizes the Saulte Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Wisconsin to transfer, lease, encumber, or convey their interest in real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribes.
Exempts from lease term requirements leases for land held in trust for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua true of Indians.
Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to revise provisions concerning the issuance by the Regional Corporation of shares of Settlement Common Stock.
Amends the Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act to authorize the investment of operation and maintenance funds.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust for the benefit of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida specified land in Miami-Dade County, Florida, which shall be part of the Tribe's reservation.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/19/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Visitor Comments
Alice Gibson
CRIT cannot manage it's way out of a paper bag! Is everyone not aware of their financial woes with regard to management of Bluewater Casino and the current recall of their tribal council treasurer. And we are to expect them to take on more responsibility in the management of the BIA power company??? Give us a break - while Chm. Eddy CONTINUALLY seeks additional income "for youth and elder services", it seems any monies CRIT acquires from grants, etc., are only partially used for their intended purpose. Why should the tribal members NOT suspect someone among their own people is not forthcoming with an accounting???
Bill Gibson
Shame on you Sen. Grijalva! You visited Parker at the same time the Parker Pioneer published an article concerning CRIT's financial condition - and STILL push in favor of this bill??? Somehow this trip must have been made VERY worthwhile for you.....