Search Results: keywords:"tribal benefits"

  • H. R. 10533 — To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to administratively transfer covered parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,214

    The H. R. 10533 bill, also known as the "Small Tribal Forest Restoration Act of 2024," seeks to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer specific parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior. These lands would be held in trust to benefit...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the people in charge of forests to give some forest land to the people in charge of Indian Tribe lands, so it can be better used and cared for by the Indian Tribes. But, they have to make sure the land is small enough, the right kind, and that everyone agrees it's a good idea.

  • H. R. 619 — To extend Federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:693

    H. R. 619 is a bill aiming to grant federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation. This recognition allows the Tribe and its members to receive federal services and benefits provided to recognized Indian Tribes, regardless of their residence on a reservation. The Tribe...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to officially recognize a group called the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation so they can get special help from the government, like other recognized Native American tribes. They need to give a list of their members to the government, and this won't change any of their existing rights or deals.