Congressman Carl Albert Introduces Bill for Choctaw Treaty Payments Settlement, 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 45

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_45_0009

Scope and Contents

Congressman Carl Albert introduced bill H.R. 6209, which allows Choctaw Indians to vote on a settlement of treaty payments to receive a lump sum amount. If approved by a majority vote, funds will be distributed to enrolled Choctaws and their heirs. This bill is part of the ongoing efforts to settle all claims and obligations between the Choctaws and the United States Government.

Dates

Creation: 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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