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H.R. 5822 · 117th Congress

To extend Federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, and for other purposes.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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This bill extends federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 2, 2021

This bill extends federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina.

Specifically, the bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The delivery area for services and benefits shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Department of the Interior.

Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body.

Upon request of the tribe, Interior (1) must take into trust certain land in Dorchester and Colleton counties in South Carolina for the benefit of the tribe, and (2) may take into trust land in specified counties for the benefit of the tribe. Land taken into trust shall be considered part of the tribe's reservation.

Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: To extend Federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, and for other purposes.

Latest action (Nov 8, 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Policy area: Native Americans · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 2, 2021

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.