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§1404 Hearing Transcripts and Tribal Support Statements; Submission to Congress with Plan
Title 25 › Chapter 16— DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS › § 1404
Summary
When the Secretary sends the plan to Congress, they must also send copies of hearing transcripts and all papers used to make the plan, including any resolutions, letters, or suggested distribution plans the tribe provided. They must also include a statement saying how much the plan matches what the tribe or the people who will get the money want, list any alternative proposals those parties made, and say how much support each alternative 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
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60