Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2015)
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act
This bill amends the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to repeal the prohibition against gaming activities by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas on its lands if those gaming activities are prohibited by Texas law.
The United States and the Tribe must execute and file in each applicable court a motion for dismissal of any pending claim arising out of or relating to any interest in the aboriginal lands of the Tribe.
Any claim by or on behalf of the Tribe, or any predecessor in interest or any of its members, against the United States, Texas, or any landowner, that is based on any interest in or right involving any land or natural resources regarding the aboriginal lands, is hereby extinguished.
What just happenedMay 22, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2015
- May 22, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Indian Affairs Committee - May 22, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate