# 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 in 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 within two years to protect buildings and structures in Osceola Camp from flooding by implementing appropriate protective measures.

## Who Benefits and Is Affected

The **Miccosukee Tribe** is the primary beneficiary of this legislation, as it expands their reserved land within Everglades National Park and ensures federal protection for their structures from water damage. The **National Park Service** will be responsible for implementing the flood protection measures. Local officials in **Miami-Dade County** will also be notified of these changes, as the bill requires maps of the expanded area to be filed with county officers.

## Key Provisions

- **Land Expansion**: Adds Osceola Camp to the official Miccosukee Reserved Area, with specific reference to a map dated July 2023
- **Flood Protection Requirement**: The Secretary of the Interior must work with the Miccosukee Tribe to develop and implement flood protection for structures in Osceola Camp within 2 years
- **Public Access**: Maps showing the expanded area must be kept available for public inspection at National Park Service offices

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

Scott, Rick

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.