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Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act: Compensation Payments Authorized

This act authorizes the U.S. government to pay $137.5 million to the Quapaw Nation and its members, following a court recommendation. The funds will be deposited into a special trust account and then distributed according to a plan agreed upon by the beneficiaries, with mediation or Secretarial determination if no agreement is reached. This resolves a long-standing dispute and provides financial resources for community development and individual needs.
Key points
The U.S. government will pay $137.5 million to the Quapaw Nation and its members as part of a court settlement.
Funds will go into a special trust account, and distribution will be determined by the beneficiaries, with mediation or Secretarial intervention if needed.
The act aims to resolve a long-standing legal dispute and provide financial resources to the Quapaw community.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1451
Sponsor: Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1451.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will pay $137.5 million to the Quapaw Nation and its members as part of a court settlement.
  • Funds will go into a special trust account, and distribution will be determined by the beneficiaries, with mediation or Secretarial intervention if needed.
  • The act aims to resolve a long-standing legal dispute and provide financial resources to the Quapaw community.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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