Directs the Secretary of the Interior to review and approve all tax ordinances proposed by an Indian tribe which would be imposed upon nontribal persons on an Indian reservation. Prohibits the Secretary from approving any such ordinances for two years after enactment of this Act.
Directs the President to appoint a commission to review the economic impact of tribal taxes upon Indian reservations and to report to the Congress within one year after enactment of this Act.
Authorizes funds to be made available for two years to the Secretary to alleviate economic hardship on Indian reservations and to assist with emergency educational and employment needs.
Authorizes funds for two years to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to alleviate emergency health care needs on Indian reservations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-601.
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