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S.Res. 248 · 108th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the individual Indian money account trust fund…

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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

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  1. Senate Introduced Oct 21, 2003
  2. 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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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  1. Senate Introduced Oct 21, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Nov 19, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.