United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4629 — Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4629 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 4629?
HR 4629 is sponsored by Jeff Miller (R).
What is the current status of HR 4629?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4629?
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