Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Senate Joint Resolution Summary, 1973-01-01

Item — Box: 29, Folder: 31

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_29_31_0003

Scope and Contents

The Senate Joint Resolution proposes the establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission to review and reform past National Indian policies in order to allow Indian people to develop their resources fully. The Commission will be composed of members of Congress and the Indian community, and will have specific duties such as conducting hearings, studying treaties and statutes, and recommending modifications to existing laws. A budget of 2 million dollars is recommended for the Commission, which will have powers to hold hearings, gather information, and maintain confidentiality as needed.

Dates

Creation: 1973-01-01

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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