A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to purchase property located within the San Carlos Mineral Strip.
Latest action (22 Dec 1974): Public law 93-530.
What this bill does
H.R. 7730, introduced in 1973 and enacted in 1974, authorized the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within the San Carlos Mineral Strip. The federal government would then hold title to this purchased property in trust for the San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe.
The act made available $3 million for these land purchases. However, it also established a limit, stating that no single person could receive more than $300,000 in compensation for any property acquired under this law. This bill specifically relates to properties in Arizona and affects Native Americans, particularly the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
As the bill was enacted and signed into law by the President in 1974, its legislative process is complete. The authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to purchase the property, along with the appropriated funds and compensation limit, became law.
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Official summary
(LATEST SUMMARY) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to purchase property located within the San Carlos Mineral Strip, taking title to such property in the name of the United States in trust for the San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe. Authorizes an appropriation of $3,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Limits the amount of compensation which any person may receive under this Act to $300,000.
Timeline
22 Dec 1974
Public law 93-530.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7730 do?
- H.R. 7730, introduced in 1973 and enacted in 1974, authorized the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within the San Carlos Mineral Strip. The federal government would then hold title to this purchased property in trust for the San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe. The act made available $3 million for these land purchases. However, it also established a limit, stating that no single person could receive more than $300,000 in compensation for any property acquired under this law. This bill specifically relates to properties in Arizona and affects Native Americans, particularly the San Carlos Apache Tribe. As the bill was enacted and signed into law by the President in 1974, its legislative process is complete. The authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to purchase the property, along with the appropriated funds and compensation limit, became law.
- Has H.R. 7730 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 7730 has been enacted. Status last updated 22 Dec 1974.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7730?
- H.R. 7730 was sponsored by Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] (D-AZ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7730?
- Public law 93-530. (22 Dec 1974).
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