Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Description
This bill would expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include Osceola Camp and require flood protection for structures within that area.
Summary
What it does
This bill would expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include the Osceola Camp portion of Everglades National Park in Florida. It would also require the Department of the Interior to consult with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians to implement flood protection measures for structures within the Osceola Camp.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians through the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include the Osceola Camp. The Department of the Interior is also affected, as it is required to consult with the tribe and take actions to protect structures within the camp from flooding. Additionally, the bill impacts the administration of Everglades National Park in Florida by incorporating a portion of its land into the reserved area.
Key provisions
- Expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area. The bill incorporates a specific portion of Everglades National Park in Florida, known as Osceola Camp, into the Miccosukee Reserved Area.
- Flood protection for Osceola Camp structures. The Department of the Interior is required to consult with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and take necessary actions to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies the boundaries of the Miccosukee Reserved Area by incorporating land currently designated as part of the Everglades National Park.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area by incorporating the Osceola Camp portion of Everglades National Park and requires federal action to protect structures within that camp from flooding.