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members of the Band. When said roll is complete, the Secretary shall immediately publish

notice in the Federal Register stating that the

roll has been completed. The Secretary shall ensure that the roll, once completed, is maintained and that it is current.

(b) Report to Congress

If the Secretary does not compile the roll

within the period prescribed in subsection (a) of

this section, he shall submit a report to Congress setting forth the reasons he did not do so.

(c) Citizenship for applicants

For a period of five years after the publication

of the Federal Register notice required under

subsection (a) of this section, any member of the

Band whose name appears on the roll compiled

by the Secretary, may, at his option, apply for

United States citizenship. Such application

shall be made to the Immigration and Naturalization Service and, upon receipt of the application, citizenship shall promptly be granted to

the applicant.

(d) Border crossing, living and working rights

Notwithstanding the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], all members of

the Band shall be entitled to freely pass and repass the borders of the United States and to live

and work in the United States.

(Pub. L. 97–429, §4, Jan. 8, 1983, 96 Stat. 2269.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in

subsec. (d), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, as

amended, which is classified principally to chapter 12

(§1101 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For

complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title note set out under section 1101 of Title 8

and Tables.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 1300b–16 of this

title.

§ 1300b–14. Land acquisition

(a) Statutory provisions applicable

The Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) [25 U.S.C.

461 et seq.], is hereby made applicable to the

Band: Provided, however, That the Secretary is

only authorized to exercise his authority under

section 5 of that Act [25 U.S.C. 465] with respect

to lands located in Maverick County, Texas.

(b) Authority of Secretary

The Secretary is authorized and directed to

accept no more than one hundred acres of land

in Maverick County, Texas which shall be offered for the benefit of the Band with the approval of the Tribe. Nothing in this subsection

shall be construed as limiting the authority of

the Secretary under section 5 of the Act of June

18, 1934 (48 Stat. 985) [25 U.S.C. 465].

(Pub. L. 97–429, §5, Jan. 8, 1983, 96 Stat. 2270.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

Act of June 18, 1934, referred to in text, popularly

known as the Indian Reorganization Act, is classified

generally to subchapter V (§461 et seq.) of this chapter.

For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title note set out under section 461 of this title

and Tables.

§ 1300b–15. Jurisdiction

The State of Texas shall exercise jurisdiction

over civil causes of action and criminal offenses

arising on the Band’s trust lands in accordance

with section 1360 of title 28 and section 1162 of

title 18 as if it had assumed jurisdiction pursuant to sections 1321 and 1322 of this title. The

provisions of section 1323 of this title, shall be

applicable and available to the State of Texas.

(Pub. L. 97–429, §6, Jan. 8, 1983, 96 Stat. 2270.)

§ 1300b–16. Provision of Federal Indian services

(a) Eligibility for Federal Indian services

Notwithstanding any other provision of law

authorizing the provision of special programs

and services by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, the Band and its

members in Maverick County, Texas shall be eligible for such programs and services without regard to the existence of a reservation, the residence of members of the Band on or near a reservation, or the compilation of the roll pursuant

to section 1300b–13(a) of this title.

(b) Cooperation with Mexican Government and

joint funding agreements for meeting special

agricultural needs of the Band

In providing services pursuant to subsection

(a) of this section, the Secretary and the head of

each department and agency shall consult and

cooperate with appropriate officials or agencies

of the Mexican Government to the greatest extent possible to ensure that such services meet

the special tricultural needs of the Band and its

members. Such consultation and cooperation

may include, whenever practicable, joint funding agreements between such agency or department of the United States and the appropriate

agencies and officials of the Mexican Government.

(Pub. L. 97–429, §7, Jan. 8, 1983, 96 Stat. 2270.)

SUBCHAPTER LXXIV—YANKTON SIOUX

TRIBE: DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUND

§ 1300c. Distribution of funds; attorney fees and

expenses

The funds appropriated by the Act of July 22,

1969 (83 Stat. 49), to pay a judgment to the

Yankton Sioux Tribe in Indian Claims Commission docket numbered 332–A, together with the

interest thereon, after payment of attorney fees

and litigation expenses, and such other expenses

as may be necessary in effecting the provisions

of this subchapter, shall be distributed as provided herein.

(Pub. L. 92–468, §1, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 782.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

Act of July 22, 1969, referred to in text, is act July 22,

1969, Pub. L. 91–47, 83 Stat. 49, known as the Second

Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1969. That portion of

the act which appropriated the funds referred to was

not classified to the Code.

The Indian Claims Commission, referred to in text,

terminated Sept. 30, 1978. See Codification note set out

under former section 70 et seq. of this title.

Herein, referred to in text, means in Pub. L. 92–468,

Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 782, which comprises this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the

Code, see Tables.