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Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act: Compensation Payment Authorized

This act authorizes the government to pay $137.5 million to the Quapaw Nation and its members as part of a court settlement. The funds will be deposited into a special account, and the distribution method will be determined by the beneficiaries themselves, with options for mediation or a decision by the Secretary of the Interior if no agreement is reached. The goal is to resolve a long-standing dispute and ensure justice for the Quapaw community.
Key points
Authorization of a $137.5 million payment to the Quapaw Nation and its members as part of a court settlement.
Funds will be placed in a special trust account managed by the Department of the Interior.
Distribution of funds will be determined by the beneficiaries through mediation, or by the Secretary of the Interior if no agreement is reached.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_630
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2025-02-19