The Commutation Bill: Resolving Treaty Obligations with the Choctaw Tribe, 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_54_0004

Scope and Contents

Congressman Albert successfully pushed for the passage of an appropriation bill through Congress, which has been signed into law by the President. The bill, authored by the Congressman, provides for the settlement of old treaty obligations with the Choctaw Tribe for $350,666.67, pending a vote by the Choctaws. The Commissioner's decision to pay all heirs who have proven their heirship and have known addresses is expected to benefit over ten thousand Indians in Southeastern Oklahoma.

Dates

Creation: 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

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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