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Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act

4/7/2025, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 1223

Bill 115 s 1223, also known as the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to repeal the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund, which was established in 1988 to compensate the Klamath Tribe for the loss of their ancestral lands in Oregon.

The Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund was created as part of a settlement agreement between the Klamath Tribe and the US government. The fund was intended to provide financial compensation to the tribe for the loss of their lands and resources. However, some members of Congress believe that the fund is no longer necessary and that the tribe has already been adequately compensated for their losses.

If passed, the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act would effectively eliminate the fund and prevent any further payments from being made to the Klamath Tribe. Supporters of the bill argue that the fund is no longer needed and that the tribe should not receive any additional compensation. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the tribe has not been fully compensated for their losses and that repealing the fund would be unjust. Overall, the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the rights of indigenous peoples and the government's obligations to compensate them for past injustices. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed by Congress.

Current Status of Bill S 1223

Bill S 1223 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2017. Bill S 1223 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on May 24, 2017.  Bill S 1223's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. as of March 27, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1223

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 1223

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

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