Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

# Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area—land designated for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians in Florida—to include a portion of Everglades National Park called Osceola Camp. It would also require the Department of the Interior to work with the Miccosukee Tribe to protect buildings at Osceola Camp from flooding through appropriate measures. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects the Miccosukee Tribe, which would gain control over additional land, and the Department of the Interior, which would need to implement flood protection measures. The bill was introduced by Rep.

Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) but was vetoed, meaning the president rejected it and it did not become law. A veto can potentially be overridden if Congress votes to do so, but that did not happen in this case.