HR 3353 · 101th Congress · Native Americans
Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians Recognition Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1989-09-27)
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Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians. Provides that if the Tribe offers all its interest in and to lands held by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior, the United States shall accept such lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Authorizes the Tribe to transfer to the United States interests in lands acquired after enactment of this Act. Provides that such lands shall constitute the Tribe's reservation. Authorizes the Tribe to adopt a constitution. Limits membership in the Tribe to every individual who: (1) is named in the tribal membership roll in effect on the enactment of this Act; or (2) is a descendant of any such individual. Provides that membership will be determined according to the Tribe's constitution. Directs Florida to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction within the Tribe's reservation. Permits gaming on the Tribe's reservation.…
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