legislation: 97-s-1340

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97-s-1340 97 s 1340 A bill to provide for the use and distribution of Clallam judgement funds in Docket No. 134 before the Indian Claims Commission, and for other purposes. Native Americans 1981-06-08 1982-12-31 Became Public Law No: 97-402. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 1 (Measure passed senate, amended) Provides for the use and distribution of judgment funds in an Indian Claims Commission case involving the Clallam Tribe of Indians of the State of Washington. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to divide such funds among the Port Gamble Indian Community, the Lower Elwha Tribal Community, and the Jamestown Band of Clallam Indians. Directs the Secretary to advance such funds to such groups. Permits such groups to invest or expend such funds in accordance with their plans, without prior approval by the Secretary. Declares that, upon advancement of such funds to such groups, the Secretary shall have no further trust responsibility (and the United States shall be exempt from any liability) for the investment, supervision, administration, or expenditure of such funds. Provides that none of the funds distributed under this Act shall be subject to Federal or State income taxes or be considered as income or resources in determining eligibility for or amount of assistance under the Social Security Act. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z  

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