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HR 3427 118th Congress House Native Americans

Mono Lake Kutzadikaa Tribe Recognition Act

Introduced: May 17, 2023 Introduced by: Kiley, Kevin Independent · California See on congress.gov
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May 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mono Lake Kutzadika&#7491 Tribe Recognition Act

This bill extends federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kutzadika&#7491 Tribe.

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 Mono and Inyo Counties, California.

In addition, the bill grants the tribe hunting and fishing rights on all federal lands within its aboriginal land area.

Further, the tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must maintain the membership roll.

Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take into trust certain land in Mono County, California, for the benefit of the tribe.

What's happening now May 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .

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