S. 514 would extend Federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida.
Detailed 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.
Declares that the constitution and bylaws of the Nation shall 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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Visitor Comments
Brandy Clark
I am a child of the muscogee nation i wuld love to see this bill be passed it would make the people of our tribe proud thank you for your time
Choctaw American
The Choctaw Nation of Florida, has been waiting nearly five years to reestablish it self-determination and self-governance. Why is are the Creeks wanting to be recognized in Florida, if they come from Alabama?
RANDALL GADDY
IT'S TIME TO FEDERALLY RECONIZE THE MUSKOGEE NATION OF FLORIDA.IT DON'T MATTER IF WE ARE FROM ALABAMA THE FEDS SPLIT US AND NOW LYE ABOUT OUR PERCENTAGE THEY CLOSED OUR ROLLS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THE TIME IS NEAR,I'M KIN TO THE STEWART,BRADY'S,AND THE SIZEMORES OF FLORIDA,AND ALABAMA
Carol Thomas
I am a direct descendant of Chief William McIntosh. His grand-daughter, Sarah Ann Cousins Turner, (who is my great-grandmother)appears on the 1840 census for Walton County, Florida. I am a member of the Muscogee Nation of Florida, a native Floridian and have had ancestors in the area going back at least that far.
Deanna
My ggg grandfather was James Poston. I know he lived in NW Florida and has a Ec # 11205. The government gave him that number so therefore he had to be Creek. I also know he is a ancestor used for some of the persons who belong to the muscogee nation of Florida. I myself am not a member but hope to be when the opportunity arises. The people have waited long enough.
Cherokee American
I am glad that the Muscogee Nation of Florida is trying to be recognized. I think their chances are slim to none but do applaud their efforts. If American Indians in Florida truly wish for change, we should start a state recognition process like Alabama, and other states, have. At least our people could then be protected while we wait endless decades for the US government to make right what they did wrong.
norma ward-halford
I am a tribal member. I believe federal recognition is imperative in the preservation of our history, culture, and people. We do exist and deserve recognition.