CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0010
Dates
- Creation: May 13, 1977
- Creation: 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses whether Indian tribes in Oklahoma are eligible to administer the Food Stamp Program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. It outlines the definition of "reservation" and "tribal organization" under the Act, as well as the recognition of Oklahoma tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It also highlights the legislative history of the Act and the Senate Committee's belief that tribal organizations are best equipped to make decisions regarding the program. The text concludes that Oklahoma tribes meet the eligibility requirements to administer the program.
Language of Materials
English
Creator
Non-specified
Congress
95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area
Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; United States; Armed Forces
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 | Eligibility of Oklahoma Indian Tribes to Administer Food Stamp Program, 1977-05-13
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository