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Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
5/12/2025, 10:49 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1451
Bill 119 hr 1451, also known as the Quapaw Nation Settlement Agreement Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation as recommended by the United States Court of Federal Claims. The bill aims to settle a longstanding legal dispute between the Quapaw Nation and the federal government.
The Quapaw Nation, a Native American tribe located in Oklahoma, has been involved in a legal battle with the federal government over claims related to land and resources. The United States Court of Federal Claims has recommended that the federal government make payments to the Quapaw Nation and its members to settle these claims.
In addition to authorizing payments, the bill also includes provisions for the implementation of the settlement agreement and outlines the process for distributing the funds to the Quapaw Nation and its members. The bill is intended to provide a resolution to the legal dispute and ensure that the Quapaw Nation receives the compensation they are entitled to. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1451 seeks to address the grievances of the Quapaw Nation and provide a fair and just resolution to the longstanding legal dispute between the tribe and the federal government.
The Quapaw Nation, a Native American tribe located in Oklahoma, has been involved in a legal battle with the federal government over claims related to land and resources. The United States Court of Federal Claims has recommended that the federal government make payments to the Quapaw Nation and its members to settle these claims.
In addition to authorizing payments, the bill also includes provisions for the implementation of the settlement agreement and outlines the process for distributing the funds to the Quapaw Nation and its members. The bill is intended to provide a resolution to the legal dispute and ensure that the Quapaw Nation receives the compensation they are entitled to. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1451 seeks to address the grievances of the Quapaw Nation and provide a fair and just resolution to the longstanding legal dispute between the tribe and the federal government.
Congressional Summary of HR 1451
Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
This bill creates a trust account, funds the account, and establishes a distribution process to settle certain claims between the federal government and the Quapaw Nation (a tribe in Oklahoma).
Specifically, the bill establishes the Quapaw Bear Settlement Trust Account and directs the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Trust Funds Administration to administer all funds appropriated to the trust account.
Interior must make payments to the tribe and individual members of the tribe in accordance with the January 2020 recommendation of the review panel of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
The bill outlines the distribution process for the settlement funds in the trust account.
Current Status of Bill HR 1451
Bill HR 1451 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1451 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1451's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of April 30, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1451
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1451
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1451
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation in accordance with the recommendation of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation in accordance with the recommendation of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and for other purposes.
Comments
Nala Newton
454
7 months ago
I think this bill is good for the people. But what will happen in the future?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1451
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