Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act

This bill establishes a settlement fund to compensate the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the use of tribal lands during the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam. It directs the Department of the Treasury and the Bonneville Power Administration to provide an initial payment for historical claims followed by annual payments based on a percentage of the dam’s hydropower revenues.

For citizens and tribal members, the bill ensures that 75% of the settlement funds are dedicated to local resource development, scholarships, and economic initiatives managed by the Spokane Business Council. By resolving long-standing legal claims regarding land use and energy production, the legislation aims to provide a stable source of funding for community growth and infrastructure within the Spokane Reservation.