Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989 - Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission, according to specified percentages, to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the independent Seminoles of Florida, and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
Declares the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe.
Sets forth guidelines for the investment of such funds.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile a roll of independent Seminoles of Florida. Requires that the funds allocated to such Indians, including all accrued interest and investment income, be distributed on a per capita basis to those enrolled.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Committee Hearings Held.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.
See S.1096.
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