AR HR1011

Requests the United States Senate to sponsor a petition through the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to reestablish a relationship between the Cherokee Nation West and the federal government.

Calls for commissioning a separate delegate from the Cherokee Nation West to serve as a nonvoting member of the United States Congress, as provided by the 1835 Treaty.

Documents historical treaties including the Treaty of 1817 (declaring Cherokee Nation West independent), Treaty of 1819 (defining Cherokee Nation West lands west of the Mississippi River), and the 1835 Treaty (stating Cherokee Nation West was not bound by other treaties).

Clarifies that the Cherokee Nation West is not claiming land or territory, seeking land in trust for casinos, or requesting compensation from the United States or State of Arkansas.

Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to all members of the United States Senate upon adoption.