Search Results: keywords:"hunting and fishing rights"

  • S. 4216 — To establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,679

    The bill S. 4216 seeks to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in Georgia by redesignating the existing national park and creating a new national preserve. It allows for land acquisition only from willing sellers or by donation and ensures that the park...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to turn a special place in Georgia called Ocmulgee Mounds into a national park and preserve, where people can visit and do fun activities like fishing and hunting, while also working with the local Native American tribe to take care of it together.

  • H. R. 10191 — To extend Federal recognition to the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,739

    H. R. 10191 is a bill that seeks to grant Federal recognition to the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia. The bill outlines the Tribe's eligibility for Federal services and benefits and describes the governance of the Tribe, including membership and leadership structures. It...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to officially recognize the Nottoway Indian Tribe as part of the U.S. family, letting them receive help and benefits like other Tribes. It also says they can ask for some land to belong to them but cannot run casinos.

  • H. R. 9630 — To extend Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,635

    H.R. 9630 seeks to grant Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, making them eligible for federal services and benefits typically provided to recognized tribes. It acknowledges the tribe's historical presence and connection to their lands,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9630 is a bill that wants to officially recognize the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, allowing them to receive special help from the government, but they are not allowed to have casinos.