H.R. 1899 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.
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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/2/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Visitor Comments
GW Newman
August 7, 2009, 11:18am (report abuse)The recognition of this tribe is long overdue. The government has settled with them on land taken by the government which recognized them as an Indian people but yet the government now states they have to prove they are Indian after the government paid them for being Indian and taling their land.
edward mouss II
October 19, 2009, 5:29pm (report abuse)The Muscogee Nation already has federal recognition. They are based in Oklahoma and some in Alabam(poarch creek). The Muscogee's that went to Florida are now known as the Seminole. And a large number of seminole were relocated to oklahoma. If these people are Muscogee (creek) then they are part of one of these tribes NOT a totally new tribe. They have stated that they just want money.