Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act

Summary

Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida (the Nation). Makes the Nation and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes. Considers, for the purpose of the delivery of federal services to members, the service area of the Nation to be: (1) the community of Bruce in Walton County, Florida; and (2) 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. Requires that the constitution and bylaws of the Nation be the constitution and bylaws of the Nation's Tribal Council dated January 21, 2001 (including amendments). Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of a written request of the Tribal Council, to hold a referendum for members to adopt a new constitution and bylaws. Specifies the role and duties of the Tribal Council. Requires that the membership roll of the Nation be determined in accordance with the membership criteria established by the ordinance of the Nation numbered 04-01-100 and dated February 7, 2004. Authorizes the Secretary to take land in trust on behalf of the Nation.

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Timeline

1. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 2 April 2009 · Download file

Documents

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  Introduced in House · EN · 2 April 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
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