MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act

Senate Bill 3443 - MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3443 MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3443

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act

This bill extends federal recognition to the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians.

The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. The service area of the tribe is considered to be Washington and Mobile Counties, Alabama.

The tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior. The tribe must maintain the membership roll.

Interior must take land, not to exceed 3,223 acres, into trust for the benefit of the tribe.

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Current Status of Bill S 3443

Bill S 3443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 5, 2022. Bill S 3443 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 5, 2022. Bill S 3443's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-360. as of March 23, 2022