Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act

Bill 110 s 160, also known as the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribes for the loss of land and resources due to the construction of the Big Bend Dam on the Missouri River.

The bill outlines the specific amount of compensation that will be provided to each tribe, taking into account the historical and cultural significance of the land that was taken for the dam project. The compensation will be in the form of monetary payments, as well as other resources and benefits to help the tribes recover from the impact of the dam construction.

The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a trust fund to ensure that the compensation is properly managed and distributed to the tribes. Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect the rights and interests of the tribes in future land and resource development projects in the area. Overall, the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act aims to address the historical injustices faced by these tribes and provide them with the resources they need to rebuild and thrive in the wake of the dam construction.