1. Jurisdiction of the Indian Claims Commission: H.R. 4497 and Public Law 726 Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0003 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Jurisdiction of the Indian Claims Commission: H.R. 4497 and Public Law 726 Date: 1946-08-13 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources Names: Osage Tribe, Oklahoma Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document outlines the jurisdiction of the Indian Claims Commission, as provided by H.R. 4497, which became Public Law 726. The Commission is responsible for hearing and determining claims against the United States on behalf of Indian tribes, bands, or other identifiable groups. Claims can include those related to treaties, contracts, breach of duty, land takings, and fair dealings. The Commission will apply legal principles and make deductions for any payments made by the United States. Claims accruing after the approval of the Act will not be considered, and all defenses will be available to the United States. The Commission will consider counterclaims, set-offs, and funds expended for the benefit of the claimant when determining relief."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0003.jpg "Jurisdiction of the Indian Claims Commission: H.R. 4497 and Public Law 726")