Bill · H.R. 5820· House(119-HR-5820)
Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act
- Introduced
- 10/24/2025
- Last activity
- 10/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Kiley
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe Recognition Act," gives Federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe. It makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits provided to recognized Indian Tribes. The bill grants hunting and fishing rights on Federal lands within the Tribe's aboriginal area. It also requires the Tribe to submit a membership roll to the Secretary of the Interior. Finally, it directs the Secretary to identify and accept certain Bureau of Land Management lands into trust for the Tribe's use.
Yes· 3 of 25
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+10
Directly grants federal recognition and benefits to a specific Native American tribe.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Significant increase in available federal benefits and housing assistance.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
Members gain access to all Federal services and benefits provided to recognized Indian Tribes, including healthcare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Federal Benefits: The Tribe and its members can get all services and benefits the U.S. provides to recognized Indian Tribes, regardless of whether they have a reservation or where they live (Section 4(a)).
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Hunting and Fishing Rights: The Tribe is granted the right to hunt and fish on all Federal lands within its aboriginal land area (Section 5(c)).
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Land for Development: The Secretary will identify Bureau of Land Management land in Mono County for the Tribe to use for housing, economic development, and government administration (Section 7(a)).
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Protection of Existing Rights: The act does not take away any rights or privileges the Tribe or its members had before the act was passed (Section 5(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Membership Requirements: To receive recognition and benefits, the Tribe must meet the condition of submitting a full membership roll to the Secretary within 18 months of the act's enactment (Section 6(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+10Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Children+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Farmers+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Poverty Reduction+5Reduces Homelessness+4Improves Childcare Affordability+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Mental Health Access+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Public Land Management+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 10/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House