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H.R. 504 · 119th Congress

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

VetoedNative Americans
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Passed HouseJul 14, 2025
Passed SenateDec 11, 2025
To PresidentDec 18, 2025
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Vetoed. Latest step, Jan 8, 2026: The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House. The House voted it down 236–188. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn no. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 504 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

16 U.S.C. 410 Establishment; acquisition of land

What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 16 U.S.C. 410(4)added (C)by H.R. 504 Sec. 2

    (C) Additional area.— In addition to the land described in subparagraph (B), the term "Miccosukee Reserved Area" or "MRA" includes the portion of the Park that is known as "Osceola Camp" and is depicted on the map entitled "Everglades National Park, Proposed Expansion–Miccosukee Reserved Area, Osceola Camp", numbered 160/188443, and dated July 2023, copies of which shall—(i) be kept available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service; and(ii) be filed with appropriate officers of Miami-Dade County and the Tribe.

    The bill says: Section 4(4) of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act (16 U.S.C. 410 note; Public Law 105–313) is amended by adding at the end the following:

  2. 16 U.S.C. 410added (j)by H.R. 504 Sec. 3

    (j) Protection of Osceola Camp from flooding.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the Tribe, shall take appropriate actions to protect structures within the area described in section 4(4)(C) from flooding.

    The bill says: Section 8 of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act (16 U.S.C. 410 note; Public Law 105–313) is amended by adding at the end the following:

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

This 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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 16, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Dec 29, 2025Vetoed by President.Library of Congress
  2. Dec 18, 2025Presented to President.Library of Congress
  3. Dec 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  4. Jul 14, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3228-3229)Library of Congress
  5. Jul 10, 2025Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-189, Part I.Library of Congress
  6. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 8, 2026 · HouseFailed 236–188
    Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding · needed two-thirds
    R 24 yes, 188 noD 212 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Mario Diaz-Balart R-FL-26
  • Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL-27
  • Darren Soto D-FL-9