A bill to confer jurisdiction on the United States Claims Court with respect to land claims of the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 26, 1991)
Confers jurisdiction upon the U.S. Claims Court to hear and render judgment on land claims by the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe of New Mexico against the United States.
Authorizes such Court to award: (1) interest accrued from the date such lands were acquired by the United States; and (2) cost of suit and reasonable attorney's fees to any prevailing party, other than the United States.
Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) jurisdictional limitations; (2) exhaustion of administrative remedies (not required); and (3) standards for determining reasonable attorney's fees.
Specifies that any award made to other Indian tribes with respect to lands subject to such claims shall not be considered a defense, estoppel, or set-off to such claim or otherwise affect relief stemming from such claim.
What just happenedJan 22, 1992
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 22, 1992Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Nov 26, 1991IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 26, 1991IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate