Bill
Bill > HR5822
US HR5822
US HR5822To extend Federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
summary
Introduced
11/02/2021
11/02/2021
In Committee
11/08/2021
11/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To extend Federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina. It defines key terms like "Secretary" (referring to the Secretary of the Interior) and "Tribal member." The bill makes the Tribe and its members eligible for federal services and benefits as a federally recognized tribe. It also allows the Secretary to take certain lands into trust for the Tribe and designate them as part of the Tribe's reservation, though the Tribe is prohibited from conducting gaming activities on those lands. Additionally, the bill preserves the Tribe's existing hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. (on 11/08/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5822/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5822/BILLS-117hr5822ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5822/BILLS-117hr5822ih.pdf.pdf |
Loading...