Washington, D.C.–Last evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act (H.R. 1272).  The legislation was introduced by Minnesota Representatives Collin Peterson and Chip Cravaack.

“I represent five of the six bands that constitute the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Their representatives have all made it very clear to me that it is more than past-time to bring resolution to this long-standing issue. I agree,” said Cravaack. “Furthermore, Representative Peterson and I agree that H.R. 1272 is the solution that must be enacted in order to fulfill the U.S. government’s legal obligations, conclude its litigation with the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and release the over $28 million in settlement funds in an expeditious manner. I am pleased that the House has acted this evening by voting on this important bill, and it is my hope that we will soon bring resolution to this long-standing issue.”

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Representative Cravaack serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee – where he is Vice Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee – the Homeland Security Committee, and the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The 8th Congressional District covers 18 counties in Northeast Minnesota.

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