To amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rick Scott
R-FL | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendment
Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was …
Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Moody) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Adds Osceola Camp to the Miccosukee Reserved Area within Everglades National Park and requires the Secretary of Interior to protect structures there from flooding within 2 years.
Who Benefits and How
Miccosukee Tribe gains expanded reserved area including Osceola Camp. Tribal structures receive federally mandated flood protection. Cultural and residential use of traditional lands is preserved.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Interior Secretary must take flood protection actions within 2 years. NPS must consult with tribe on implementation. Maps filed with Miami-Dade County and kept available for inspection.
Key Provisions
- Adds Osceola Camp to Miccosukee Reserved Area definition
- Flood protection required within 2 years of enactment
- Consultation with tribe on flood protection actions
- Map numbered 160/188443 dated July 2023
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Expands Miccosukee Reserved Area in Everglades National Park to include Osceola Camp
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand tribal reserved area and address flood vulnerability"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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