Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2016)
Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act
This bill extends federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida, which makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized Indian tribes.
The service area of the tribe, for the purpose of delivering federal services to members, is the community of Bruce in Walton County, Florida, and an area in Florida in which members reside that is bordered on the west by the Escambia River and on the east by the St. Marks River.
The constitution and bylaws of the tribe must be the constitution and bylaws of the tribe's Tribal Council dated January 21, 2001, including amendments. The Department of the Interior, upon receipt of a written request of the Tribal Council, must hold a referendum for members to adopt a new constitution and bylaws.
The role and duties of the Tribal Council are specified.
The membership roll of the tribe must be determined in accordance with the membership criteria established by the ordinance of the tribe numbered 04-01-100 and dated February 7, 2004.
Interior may take land into trust on behalf of the tribe.
What just happenedMar 2, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2016
- Mar 2, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House