Oklahoma Tribes Fighting for Inclusion in Food Stamp Commodities Program
Dates
- Creation: July 24, 1981
- Creation: 97th (1981-1983)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses the issue of Oklahoma tribes being precluded from participating in a special commodities program under the food stamp program due to lack of reservations. Efforts are being made to change the regulations to allow Oklahoma tribes to participate. Various officials and organizations are involved in addressing the issue, and potential solutions include a technical amendment to the Farm bill. The text also mentions contacting the Department of Agriculture for budgetary implications.
Language of Materials
English
Creator
Non-specified
Congress
97th (1981-1983)
Policy Area
Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Armed Forces; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation
Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians
- James R. Jones Collection | Departmental, 1968-1986 | Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Food Stamp and Commodity Distribution Programs, Indian Provisions of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, bulk: 1977, 1978-1979, 1981-1982, 1984 | Oklahoma Tribes Fighting for Inclusion in Food Stamp Commodities Program, 1981-07-24
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository