S.Res. 248 · 108th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the individual Indian money account trust fund…
Full title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the individual Indian money account trust fund lawsuit.
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4 cosponsors · 2 D, 2 R
3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Oct 21, 2003
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2004
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the interests of Indian beneficiaries and the United States would best be served by a voluntary alternative dispute resolution process, not limited to mediation, that will lead to a full, fair, and final settlement of potential individual Indian money account claims; and (2) Federal legislation may be necessary to…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate amended · Nov 19, 2004
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the interests of Indian beneficiaries and the United States would best be served by a voluntary alternative dispute resolution process, not limited to mediation, that will lead to a full, fair, and final settlement of potential individual Indian money account claims; and (2) Federal legislation may be necessary to ensure a full, fair, and final resolution of specified class action litigation.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the individual Indian money account trust fund lawsuit.
Latest action (Nov 19, 2004): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11584)
Policy area: Native Americans · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 21, 2003
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- Senate Introduced Oct 21, 2003
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2004
No recorded floor vote found.