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  • H. R. 7541 is a bill aiming to extend federal recognition to the United Houma Nation. The bill proposes that the Tribe and its members become eligible for federal services and benefits typically available to federally recognized Indian Tribes, regardless of not having a...

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    H. R. 7541 is a proposal to officially recognize the United Houma Nation by the government, allowing them special services and support, but they can't run casinos on their lands.

  • H.R. 6859, titled the "Gabrielino/Tongva Nation Recognition Act of 2023," proposes to grant federal recognition to the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. This recognition would make the tribe and its members eligible for federal benefits and services typically available to recognized Indian tribes....

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    The bill is about officially recognizing a group of people called the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, which means they'll get help from the government, like special services and a place to live.

  • S. 5227 aims to reaffirm and clarify the recognition of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan as a federally recognized Indian tribe. The bill provides the tribe with access to federal services and benefits that are typically available to recognized tribes,...

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    The bill S. 5227 wants to make sure the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians in Michigan are officially recognized as a Native American tribe, so they can get special help from the government, like land and other benefits, just like other recognized tribes do.