Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 24, 2025)
Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe Recognition Act
This bill extends federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe.
The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. The service area of the tribe is considered to be Mono and Inyo Counties, California.
In addition, the bill grants the tribe hunting and fishing rights on all federal lands within its aboriginal land area.
Further, the tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must maintain the membership roll.
Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take into trust certain land in Mono County, California, for the benefit of the tribe.
What just happenedOct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 24, 2025
- Oct 24, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Oct 24, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 24, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House