A bill to provide for the establishment of an economic development plan for, and Federal services and assistance to, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation, and for other purposes.
Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with the tribal council of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation on establishing a plan for the tribe's economic development, to develop such a plan within two years, and to submit the plan to the Congress after the council approves it.
Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local government officials of Utah concerning such plan.
Requires such plan to provide that: (1) property transferred to the United States by the tribe will be held in trust for its benefit; (2) property held in trust will be subject to legal rights and obligations existing at the time of transfer; (3) transferred property will be exempt from Federal, State, and local taxation; and (4) the tribe's territorial jurisdiction will be limited to property held in trust by the United States.
Requires the Secretary to attach to the plan a detailed statement naming the individuals consulted, summarizing the testimony received, and including any written comments or reports submitted to the Secretary.
Became Public Law No: 100-419.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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