HR 1451119th CongressIntroduced

Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Civil Rights & JusticeEconomy & Taxes

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 authorizes a $137.5 million Treasury payment to the Quapaw Nation and specified tribal members based on a Court of Federal Claims recommendation, establishing a dedicated trust account for distribution through negotiated agreements or mandatory Secretarial allocation procedures overseen by the Interior Department.

Key Points

1Authorizes a single $137.5 million payment from Treasury funds to settle Bear v. United States claims against the federal government as directed by court recommendations.
2Creates the Quapaw Bear Settlement Trust Account administered by Interior's Bureau of Trust Funds for holding and distributing settlement proceeds.
3Mandates distribution via Claimants' mutual agreement or, failing that, through structured mediation and binding Secretarial allocation processes within strict timelines.

Impact Areas

Quapaw Nation tribal government entitiesSpecifically identified Quapaw tribal members in court recordsU.S. Department of the Interior trust fund administrationFederal Treasury disbursement mechanisms

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