H.R. 1272, the 'Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011,' authorizes the distribution of funds that belong to the six bands of Indian tribes that make up the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
Young explains the purpose of H.R. 1272 regarding fund distribution for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
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