Federal Recognition for Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation
Official: Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation Federal Recognition Act
This bill extends federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation, allowing them to receive federal services and benefits.
Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation Federal Recognition Act This bill extends federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, 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 Trinity County, California. The tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior. The tribe must maintain the membership roll.
1. The bill grants federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation, allowing them to access federal services. 2. Tribal members will be eligible for benefits regardless of where they live, even without a reservation. 3. The Tribe must submit a membership list to the Secretary of the Interior within 18 months of the bill's passage. 4. The governing body of the Tribe will be determined by their own rules and elections.
This bill affects the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation and its members living in Trinity County, California.