Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

This bill expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include a portion of Everglades National Park in Florida that is known as Osceola Camp. The Department of the Interior, in consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, must take appropriate actions to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding.

Bill 118 s 2783, also known as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to make amendments to the Miccosukee Reserved Area in the state of Florida.

The Miccosukee Reserved Area is a designated area of land set aside for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The purpose of this reservation is to protect the cultural and natural resources of the tribe and to provide a space for their traditional practices and way of life.

The amendments proposed in Bill 118 s 2783 include changes to the boundaries of the reserved area, as well as provisions for the management and protection of the land. The bill also addresses issues related to hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities within the reserved area. Overall, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act seeks to ensure the continued preservation and sustainability of the Miccosukee Tribe's land and resources. It is important to note that this summary is a factual and non-partisan overview of the bill, without any bias or opinion.
Congress
118
Number
S - 2783
Introduced on
2023-09-13
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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9/13/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

This bill expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include a portion of Everglades National Park in Florida that is known as Osceola Camp. The Department of the Interior, in consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, must take appropriate actions to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding.

Bill 118 s 2783, also known as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to make amendments to the Miccosukee Reserved Area in the state of Florida.

The Miccosukee Reserved Area is a designated area of land set aside for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The purpose of this reservation is to protect the cultural and natural resources of the tribe and to provide a space for their traditional practices and way of life.

The amendments proposed in Bill 118 s 2783 include changes to the boundaries of the reserved area, as well as provisions for the management and protection of the land. The bill also addresses issues related to hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities within the reserved area. Overall, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act seeks to ensure the continued preservation and sustainability of the Miccosukee Tribe's land and resources. It is important to note that this summary is a factual and non-partisan overview of the bill, without any bias or opinion.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Native Americans
Potential Impact
Floods and storm protection•
Florida•
Geography and mapping•
Indian lands and resources rights

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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

This bill expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include a portion of Everglades National Park in Florida that is known as Osceola Camp. The Department of the Interior, in consultatio...

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