S. 54594th CongressSenate Bill

Establishes the Wounded Knee Compensation Commission to process claims for injuries and losses arising out of the disturbances at Wounded…

Official title: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide for compensation for small business and other losses arising out of the disturbances at Wounded Knee, S. Dak.

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Establishes the Wounded Knee Compensation Commission to process claims for injuries and losses arising out of the disturbances at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Authorizes 100 percent compensation of innocent persons for claims under this Act. Requires such claims to be filed within a year. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums to carry out this Act.

Introduced Feb 3, 1975
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George McGovern

Democrat

U.S. Senator · SD

3 cosponsors — mostly Republicans

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