Tribal Jurisdiction and Executive Powers: Understanding the Food Stamp Act in Oklahoma
Dates
- Creation: 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses the agreement that there can be tribal jurisdiction in Oklahoma for the purpose of the food stamp act. It also mentions the need for executive powers to enforce laws and the importance of setting up boundaries and court systems within tribal lands. Additionally, it talks about the technical language needed to define tribal jurisdiction and the need to redo the constitution to establish boundaries.
Language of Materials
English
Creator
Non-specified
Congress
95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area
Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Courts--United States
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, 1977, 1978-1979, 1981-1982, 1984 | Tribal Jurisdiction and Executive Powers: Understanding the Food Stamp Act in Oklahoma, 1977-01-01 - 1977-12-31
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository