Proposed Legislation for Indian Tribal Rights and Rehabilitation, 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0017

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 provides for the settlement of old treaty obligations with the Choctaw Tribe for $350,666.67, pending a vote by the Choctaws. The decision to pay all heirs who have proven heirship and provided their addresses will benefit over ten thousand Indians in Southeastern Oklahoma.

Dates

Creation: 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

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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