Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2024

This bill establishes a $137.5 million settlement for the Quapaw Nation and its members, resolving a long-standing legal claim (Bear v. U.S., No. 13-51X) by directing the Secretary of the Interior to create a dedicated trust account. Funds will be distributed according to a plan agreed upon by the Quapaw Nation and its members, with mediation required within 45 days of enactment to resolve allocation disputes. If mediation fails, the Secretary can implement a final distribution plan after a hearing, following procedures outlined in a prior court report. The settlement directly affects the Quapaw Nation and its members identified in the court case.