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US HR4637

US HR4637
To sever United States Government relations with the Creek Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Creek Nation of Oklahoma restores full Tribal citizenship to the Creek Freedmen disenfranchised in the October 6, 1979, Creek Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
07/22/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To sever United States Government relations with the Creek Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Creek Nation of Oklahoma restores full Tribal citizenship to the Creek Freedmen disenfranchised in the October 6, 1979, Creek Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to sever the United States government's relations with the Creek Nation of Oklahoma until the Creek Nation restores full tribal citizenship to the Creek Freedmen who were disenfranchised in a 1979 vote, and until the Creek Nation fulfills all of its treaty obligations with the U.S. government. The bill would suspend the Creek Nation's authority to conduct gaming operations and receive federal funds until it complies with its treaty obligations regarding the Creek Freedmen. The bill also provides a private right of action for Creek Freedmen to seek relief for violations of their rights, and requires various government reports on the issue.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 11/01/2022)

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