H.R. 5403 — Miami Nation of Indiana Act

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Miami Nation of Indiana Act - Restores Federal recognition and associated rights and privileges to the Miami Nation of Indiana. Entitles the tribe and its members to all services and benefits provided to recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation.

Provides for any lands in Indiana transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, including any of the Tribe's former trust lands, to be taken into trust for the Tribe as part of its reservation.

Reserves all rights by the Tribe to engage in all classes of gaming. Declares that class III gaming shall only be allowed with congressional approval.

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2000-10-05
Introduced in House
2000-10-05
Introduced in House
2000-10-05
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8896-8897)
2000-10-05
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Miami Nation of Indiana Act

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