Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 216 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 5:17 PM

Congressional Summary of S 216

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

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Current Status of Bill S 216

Bill S 216 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2019. Bill S 216 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2019. Bill S 216's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-100. as of December 20, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 216

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 216

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Dams and canals

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Federal-Indian relations

- Indian claims

- Indian lands and resources rights

- Indian social and development programs

- Washington State

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 216

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal land for the production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam, and for other purposes.

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act