A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation in accordance with the recommendation of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 5619

Bill 118 s 5619, also known as the Quapaw Nation Payment Authorization Act, is a piece of legislation that authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation. These payments are to be made in accordance with the recommendation of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

The bill aims to provide financial compensation to the Quapaw Nation and its members for any damages or losses they may have incurred as a result of actions taken by the federal government. The payments are intended to help address any past injustices or grievances that the Quapaw Nation may have experienced.

In addition to authorizing these payments, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Quapaw Nation. It is important to note that this legislation is non-partisan and focuses solely on providing restitution to the Quapaw Nation and its members in accordance with the court's recommendation. Overall, the Quapaw Nation Payment Authorization Act seeks to address historical injustices and provide financial support to the Quapaw Nation and its members. It is an important step towards reconciliation and justice for the Quapaw Nation.

Congressional Summary of S 5619

Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2024

This bill creates a trust account, funds the account, and establishes a distribution process to settle certain claims between the federal government and the Quapaw Nation (a tribe in Oklahoma).

Specifically, the bill establishes the Quapaw Bear Settlement Trust Account and directs the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Trust Funds Administration to administer all funds appropriated to the trust account.

Interior must make payments to the tribe and individual members of the tribe in accordance with the January 2020 recommendation of the review panel of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The bill outlines the distribution process for the settlement funds in the trust account.

Current Status of Bill S 5619

Bill S 5619 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill S 5619 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2024. Bill S 5619's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of December 19, 2024