§3172. Authorization of appropriations

In order to assure a minimum Federal commitment to alleviate economic distress of Indians, in addition to their eligibility for assistance with funds authorized under other parts of this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $25,000,000 per fiscal year for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1975 and June 30, 1976, not to exceed $6,250,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and not to exceed $25,000,000 per fiscal year for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1977, September 30, 1978, September 30, 1979, September 30, 1980, and September 30, 1981, for the purpose of providing assistance under this chapter to Indian tribes. Such sums shall be in addition to all other funds made available to Indian tribes under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, §404, as added Pub. L. 93–423, §8, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1162 ; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §116, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2335 ; Pub. L. 96–506, §1(8), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745 ; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, §1821(a)(7), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766 .)

Amendments

1981-Pub. L. 97–35 struck out authorization for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1982.

1980-Pub. L. 96–506 inserted provision extending authorization for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1980, 1981, and 1982.

1976-Pub. L. 94–487 provided authorization of appropriations for interim period of July 1, 1976, to Sept. 30, 1976, and for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1977, 1978, and 1979.