To provide for Federal recognition of the Lower Muscogee-Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Makes the Tribe eligible for all Federal benefits and services furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation.
Makes the provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act applicable to the Tribe and its members.
Directs the Secretary, if the Tribe transfers interests in land within the boundaries of Grady County, Carroll County, and such other counties in Georgia to the Secretary, to take such interests in land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Makes such land the Tribe's initial reservation land.
Requires the Tribe to submit a membership roll.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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