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H.R. 619: Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation Federal Recognition Act

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced January 22, 2025

Latest action, January 22, 2025: Introduced in House

Official summary

Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation Federal Recognition Act This bill extends federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation. 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 or the location of the residence of any member. The service area of the tribe is considered to be Trinity County, California. The tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior. The tribe must maintain the membership roll.

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