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This bill provides federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation, a Native American tribe located in Trinity County, California. The legislation extends all applicable federal laws and benefits to the tribe and its members, regardless of whether they live on a reservation. The bill defines key terms such as "tribal member" (including current and future enrolled individuals), "governing document" (the tribe's constitution adopted in 2020), and establishes that the tribe must submit a comprehensive membership roll to the Secretary of the Interior within 18 months of the act's enactment. The tribe will have sole authority to determine membership qualifications according to its governing document, and its current or future elected governing body will be recognized. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that it neither expands nor reduces any existing treaty or reserved rights of the tribe. By granting federal recognition, the tribe will become eligible for federal services and benefits, with Trinity County, California designated as its service area, which means tribal members can receive these services regardless of their specific place of residence.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/619/all-info