Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act," aims to amend the existing Miccosukee Reserved Area Act by authorizing the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and implementing measures to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding. The bill also includes provisions for the public inspection and filing of maps depicting the expanded area, as well as a requirement for the Secretary to take action to protect structures from flooding within two years of the bill's enactment.
Possible Impacts
1. The expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area could limit the use of the land for recreational activities and restrict access to certain areas for tourists and visitors.
2. The protection of the Osceola Camp from flooding could limit the development of new structures or businesses in the area, affecting potential economic opportunities and growth for local communities.
3. The requirement for the Secretary to consult with the Tribe could lead to delays or changes in the implementation of the amendments, potentially affecting the timeline and cost of the project.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 673 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 673
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.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 20, 2025
Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read
twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments
Act''.
SEC. 2. MICCOSUKEE RESERVED AREA ADDITION.
Section 4(4) of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act (16 U.S.C. 410
note; Public Law 105-313) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(C) Additional area.--In addition to the land
described in subparagraph (B), the term `Miccosukee
Reserved Area' or `MRA' includes the portion of the
Park that is known as `Osceola Camp' and is depicted on
the map entitled `Everglades National Park, Proposed
Expansion-Miccosukee Reserved Area, Osceola Camp',
numbered 160/188443, and dated July 2023, copies of
which shall--
``(i) be kept available for public
inspection in the offices of the National Park
Service; and
``(ii) be filed with appropriate officers
of Miami-Dade County and the Tribe.''.
SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF THE OSCEOLA CAMP FROM FLOODING.
Section 8 of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act (16 U.S.C. 410 note;
Public Law 105-313) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Protection of Osceola Camp From Flooding.--Not later than 2
years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in
consultation with the Tribe, shall take appropriate actions to protect
structures within the area described in section 4(4)(C) from
flooding.''.
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