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Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2739

Bill 114 s 2739, also known as the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the use of their lands by the federal government.

The bill acknowledges that the Spokane Tribe of Indians has not been adequately compensated for the use of their lands, resources, and water rights by the federal government. It seeks to rectify this by providing financial compensation to the tribe.

The bill outlines the process by which the compensation will be determined and distributed to the Spokane Tribe of Indians. It also includes provisions for the protection of the tribe's rights and interests in the future. Overall, the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act aims to address historical injustices and provide fair compensation to the tribe for the use of their lands. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to right past wrongs and ensure a more equitable relationship between the federal government and Native American tribes.

Current Status of Bill S 2739

Bill S 2739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2016. Bill S 2739 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2016.  Bill S 2739's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 672. as of November 16, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2739

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2739

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2739

Maria Cantwell
Maria Cantwell
WashingtonDemocrat
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
WashingtonDemocrat

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