S. 162 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2003
S. 162 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2003, sponsored by John McCain.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 108-22
What it does
Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2003 - Title I: Gila River Judgment Fund Distribution - (Sec. 101) Requires the per capita distribution of funds paid in settlement of claims made in Docket Nos. 236-C and 236-D, Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community v. United States, to enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community (Arizona).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2003
- Passed the SenateMar 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseApr 29, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentMay 2, 2003
- Became lawMay 14, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-22. (May 14, 2003)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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