Analysis of the Ancient Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1982--H.R. 5494 and S. 2084.

Analyzes H.R. 5494 and S. 2084, both the Ancient Indian Lands Settlement Act of 1982, to establish a fair and consistent national policy to resolve claims based upon a lack of Congressional approval of ancient Indian land transfers and to clear the titles of lands subject to such claims. Discusses h...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1982.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Analyzes H.R. 5494 and S. 2084, both the Ancient Indian Lands Settlement Act of 1982, to establish a fair and consistent national policy to resolve claims based upon a lack of Congressional approval of ancient Indian land transfers and to clear the titles of lands subject to such claims. Discusses historical context of Eastern land claims, and considers constitutional implications of current legislation.
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