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Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act
4/7/2025, 2:50 PM
Summary of Bill S 2494
Bill 110 s 2494, also known as the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to provide equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the use of their ancestral lands in the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.
The Grand Coulee Dam, located in Washington state, was built in the 1930s and has had a significant impact on the Spokane Tribe and their traditional way of life. The dam flooded thousands of acres of tribal land, displacing tribal members and disrupting their cultural practices.
The bill seeks to address these historical injustices by providing financial compensation to the Spokane Tribe for the loss of their land and resources. The compensation would be used to support economic development, education, healthcare, and other priorities identified by the tribe. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of addressing past wrongs and supporting tribal sovereignty. If passed, the Spokane Tribe of Indians would receive the compensation they are entitled to for the impacts of the Grand Coulee Dam on their community. Overall, Bill 110 s 2494 represents an important step towards reconciliation and justice for the Spokane Tribe of Indians and highlights the ongoing efforts to address historical injustices faced by Native American tribes in the United States.
The Grand Coulee Dam, located in Washington state, was built in the 1930s and has had a significant impact on the Spokane Tribe and their traditional way of life. The dam flooded thousands of acres of tribal land, displacing tribal members and disrupting their cultural practices.
The bill seeks to address these historical injustices by providing financial compensation to the Spokane Tribe for the loss of their land and resources. The compensation would be used to support economic development, education, healthcare, and other priorities identified by the tribe. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of addressing past wrongs and supporting tribal sovereignty. If passed, the Spokane Tribe of Indians would receive the compensation they are entitled to for the impacts of the Grand Coulee Dam on their community. Overall, Bill 110 s 2494 represents an important step towards reconciliation and justice for the Spokane Tribe of Indians and highlights the ongoing efforts to address historical injustices faced by Native American tribes in the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 2494
Bill S 2494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2007. Bill S 2494 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2007. Bill S 2494's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 948. as of September 9, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2494
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2494
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2494
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