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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:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 410)

  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:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 410)

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).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 8, 2026The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.House floor actions
  2. Jan 8, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.R. 504, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass the bill, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  3. Jan 8, 2026The previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
  4. Jan 8, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of January 2, 2026, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.R. 504. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H208-209)House floor actions
  5. Jan 8, 2026On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  6. Jan 8, 2026Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  7. Jan 8, 2026On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 236 - 188 (Roll no. 8). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  8. Jan 8, 2026Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 236 - 188 (Roll no. 8). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  9. Jan 8, 2026The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H211-212)House floor actions
  10. Jan 8, 2026The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.House floor actions
  11. Jan 2, 2026POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the bill, H.R. 504, is postponed until the legislative day of January 8, 2026. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  12. Jan 2, 2026The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 504 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (119-120).House floor actions
  13. Jan 2, 2026The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H6136)House floor actions
  14. Dec 29, 2025Vetoed by President.House floor actions
  15. Dec 29, 2025Vetoed by President.Library of Congress
  16. Dec 18, 2025Presented to President.House floor actions
  17. Dec 18, 2025Presented to President.Library of Congress
  18. Dec 15, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  19. Dec 11, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693)Senate
  20. Dec 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  21. Dec 9, 2025Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.Senate
  22. Jul 15, 2025Received in the Senate.Senate
  23. Jul 14, 2025Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  24. Jul 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  25. Jul 14, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3228-3229)House floor actions
  26. 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
  27. Jul 14, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 504.House floor actions
  28. Jul 14, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3228-3230)House floor actions
  29. Jul 10, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.House floor actions
  30. Jul 10, 2025Committee on Transportation discharged.House floor actions
  31. Jul 10, 2025Committee on Transportation discharged.Library of Congress
  32. Jul 10, 2025Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-189, Part I.House floor actions
  33. Jul 10, 2025Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-189, Part I.Library of Congress
  34. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
  35. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  36. Jun 25, 2025Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs DischargedHouse committee actions
  37. Feb 5, 2025Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
  38. Jan 29, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.House committee actions
  39. Jan 17, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.House committee actions
  40. Jan 16, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
  41. Jan 16, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
  42. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  43. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 8, 2026 · HouseFailed 236–188
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn no
    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