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S 673119th CongressIntroduced
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Introduced: Feb 20, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-Florida)
Civil Rights & JusticeEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation amends the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to formally expand the tribal reserved area within Everglades National Park by incorporating Osceola Camp through an official map designation and mandates federal flood protection measures for structures in that area within two years of enactment.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include Osceola Camp as specified in a July 2023 National Park Service map.
- 2Requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement flood protection for Osceola Camp structures within two years through tribal consultation.
- 3Mandates public accessibility of the expansion map at National Park Service offices and with Miami-Dade County and the Miccosukee Tribe.
Impact Areas
Miccosukee Tribe of IndiansEverglades National Park managementOsceola Camp infrastructure and residentsNational Park Service operations
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