Bill Title
To refer H.R. 5862, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah) as well as its individual members.
Committees
House Judiciary
Bill Summary
Refers H.R. 5862, relating to members of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah), to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than those currently pending in the Court. Requires the chief judge to report back to the House of Representatives regarding the nature, extent, and character of those claims and the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the claimants.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Judiciary
Date
Dec. 19, 2012
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
To refer H.R. 5862, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah) as well as its individual members