Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act
Dec 21, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2393
Became law: Dec 21, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2393
Became law: Dec 21, 2022
Summary
Ends an old law managing the Klamath Tribe's money and requires the government to give all remaining funds directly to the tribe.
What problem does this solve?
An old law from 1965 controlled how the Klamath Tribe could use money they were awarded. This new law removes those old rules and gives the tribe direct control over their remaining funds.
What does this law do?
Repeals the 1965 Judgment Fund Act
Completely cancels Public Law 89-224, which previously governed the management and use of the Klamath Tribe's judgment funds.
Who does this affect?
- The Klamath Tribe
What is the real world impact?
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Increases tribal self-governance
Gives the Klamath Tribe direct control over its financial assets by removing old federal restrictions. This action supports the principles of tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
When does this start?
The Secretary of the Interior must give the remaining funds to the Klamath Tribe as soon as possible after the law was enacted on December 21, 2022.