Bills · HR 1451
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1451Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationFederal-Indian relations
Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to resolve a specific, long-standing financial grievance that the Quapaw Nation and some of its members have against the U.S. government. By authorizing this payment, Congress would be acting on a recommendation from a specialized federal court designed to handle claims against the government, thereby upholding the government's trust responsibilities to tribal nations.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide substantial financial restitution to the Quapaw Nation and specific individuals, potentially allowing them to address community needs, invest in infrastructure, or provide direct relief to members. If the bill does not pass, the claim would remain unsettled, and the judicial recommendation for compensation would not be acted upon, leaving a significant financial dispute unresolved.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay $137,500,000 to the Quapaw Nation and specified members.
This provides the specific amount of money to be paid to settle the claim.
PROVISION 02
Establishes the 'Quapaw Bear Settlement Trust Account' within the Department of the Interior to hold and administer the settlement funds.
This creates a secure, dedicated mechanism for managing the settlement money before distribution.
PROVISION 03
Requires the settlement to be made in accordance with the 2020 report from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
This ensures the payment aligns with the findings and recommendations of the judicial body that reviewed the claim.
PROVISION 04
Outlines a process for distributing the funds, starting with mediation among the Claimants, and if unsuccessful, leading to a Secretarial allocation by the Secretary of the Interior.
This establishes a clear, tiered procedure for how the Quapaw Nation and individual members will divide the settlement money.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 30
Subcommittee Hearings Held
APR 23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
FEB 21
Introduced in House
FEB 21
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1451
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1451Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationFederal-Indian relations
Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
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