Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Summary
The Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504) authorizes the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and directs the Secretary to take actions to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding. The expansion includes the portion of the Everglades National Park known as Osceola Camp, as depicted on a specific map. The Act amends the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act (16 U.S.C. 410 note; Public Law 105-313).
Expected Effects
The Act will expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include Osceola Camp. It will also require the Secretary to protect structures within Osceola Camp from flooding within two years of enactment.
Potential Benefits
- Provides additional land for the Miccosukee Tribe.
- Protects structures within Osceola Camp from flooding.
- Preserves cultural heritage and traditional ways of life.
- May improve the relationship between the Tribe and the National Park Service.
- Addresses environmental concerns related to flooding.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with flood protection measures.
- Possible conflicts with other land users or stakeholders.
- Potential environmental impacts from construction activities.
- Limited scope of the Act may not address all needs of the Tribe.
- The Act does not specify the type of flood protection measures to be implemented, which could lead to disagreements.
Constitutional Alignment
This Act appears to align with the federal government's responsibility to manage federal lands and engage in treaties and agreements with Native American tribes. The Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with Indian tribes (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). This Act can be seen as an exercise of that power, as it pertains to land use and resource management within a specific area reserved for the Miccosukee Tribe. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).