The Stigler Bill: A Path to Self-Supporting Economies for Indigenous Peoples, 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0018

Scope and Contents

The Stigler bill proposes a $3 million revolving fund to provide long-term loans and grants to help improve the living conditions of Native Americans, many of whom are currently on relief and living in substandard conditions. The bill aims to help these individuals build a self-supporting economy and has widespread support among members of the Five Civilized Tribes and organizations advocating for Native American welfare.

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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