Response to H.R. 3333 and H.R. 3830 for Disposition of Judgments by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of, 1971-01-22

The United States Department of the Interior responds to a request for their views on two bills related to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation in Montana. The bills concern the disposition of judgments awarded to the tribes and the tax implications of distributing funds to tribal members. The Department recommends amending the bills to align with standard language used in similar legislation. The text also discusses previous judgments awarded to the tribes and potential uses for the funds. The Department is awaiting further information from the tribal governing body before making additional comments and recommendations.