# Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act - Plain Language Summary

## What This Bill Does

This bill makes two main changes to an existing law that governs the Miccosukee Reserved Area, which is located within Everglades National Park in Florida. First, it officially expands the reserved area to include a section called "Osceola Camp." Second, it requires the federal government to take action to protect buildings and structures in Osceola Camp from flooding within two years.

## Who Benefits

The **Miccosukee Tribe** is the primary beneficiary of this legislation. The expansion gives the tribe greater control over an additional portion of the park, and the flood protection measures will help preserve structures that are important to the tribe's community and cultural heritage. The bill also benefits the general public by ensuring these areas are properly maintained and protected.

## Key Changes

- **Area Expansion**: The Miccosukee Reserved Area now officially includes Osceola Camp, with specific maps filed with the National Park Service and Miami-Dade County for reference
- **Flood Protection Requirement**: The Secretary of the Interior must work with the Miccosukee Tribe to implement flood protection measures for structures in Osceola Camp within 24 months of the law's enactment
- **Consultation Requirement**: Any protective actions must be done in consultation with the Tribe, ensuring their input in decision-making

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

Gimenez, Carlos A.

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments ActThis bill expands the Miccosukee Reserved Area to include a portion of Everglades National Park in Florida that is known as Osceola Camp. The Department of the Interior, in consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, must take appropriate actions to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding.