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§1404 Hearing transcripts and tribal support statements; submission to Congress with plan

Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 16— - DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS › § 1404

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

When the Secretary sends the plan to Congress, he must also send two things. First, copies of hearing transcripts and all papers used to make the plan, including any tribe letters, resolutions, or suggested distribution plans they gave. Second, a statement saying how much the plan matches the tribe’s or individuals’ wishes, listing any alternative ideas they offered and how much support each has.

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Title 25, §1404

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When submitting the plan as provided in section 1402 of this title, the Secretary shall also submit to the Congress with such plan—
(1)copies of the transcripts of hearings held by him concerning the Indian judgment pursuant to clause (2) of section 1403(a) of this title and all other papers and documents considered by him in the preparation of such plan, including any resolution, communication, or suggested use or distribution plan of the pertinent Indian tribe submitted pursuant to clause (1) of section 1403(a) of this title; and
(2)a statement of the extent to which such plan reflects the desires of the Indian tribe or individuals who are entitled to such funds, which statement shall specify the alternatives, if any, proposed by such Indian tribe or individuals in lieu of such plan, together with an indication of the degree of support among the interested parties for each such alternative.

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25 U.S.C. § 1404

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Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73