Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota Distribution of Judgment Funds Act
Public Law 99-146 · H.R. 1903 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Nov 11, 1985 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN-8)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Sets forth a formula for the division and distribution of Indian Claims Commission judgments awarded to the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians and Mississippi Band of Chippewa Indians (which includes members of several Chippewa Bands on reservations or communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin). Exempts such funds from: (1) Federal and State income tax; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act).
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Nov 11, 1985Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-146.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 1, 1985PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 29, 1985FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Oct 7, 1985FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sep 12, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 31, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 2, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.