What does Preamble of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This bill aims to extend Federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond extending Federal recognition, though these are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe Recognition Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Member” is defined as an individual enrolled in the Tribe according to its constitution. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Interior. “Tribe” is specifically defined as the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe.

What does FEDERAL RECOGNITION. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This section extends federal recognition to the Tribe. Federal laws of general application to Indians and Indian tribes will apply to the Tribe and its members. The Indian Reorganization Act (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is included among the applicable federal laws.

What does FEDERAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This section establishes that the Tribe and its members are eligible for services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian Tribes. Eligibility is not dependent on the existence of a reservation or the member's residence location. The service area for delivering these services and benefits to Tribe members is defined as the counties of Mono and Inyo in California.

What does REAFFIRMATION OF RIGHTS. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This section reaffirms that the Act does not diminish any existing rights or privileges of the Tribe or its members. The Act does not alter or affect legal claims of the Tribe to enforce reserved or granted rights that were wrongfully denied or taken before the Act's enactment. The Tribe is granted hunting and fishing rights on all Federal lands within its aboriginal land area. Federal agencies administering lands within the Tribe's aboriginal land area must collaborate with the Tribe to accommodate these hunting and fishing rights within existing plans and regulations.

What does MEMBERSHIP ROLL. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This section outlines requirements for tribal membership rolls. To receive recognition, services, and benefits under this Act, the Tribe must submit a membership roll to the Secretary. The submission deadline is 18 months after the Act's enactment. The qualifications for inclusion on the roll are determined by Article III, section (a) of the Tribe's constitution dated June 23, 2003. The Tribe is responsible for maintaining the membership roll.

What does TRUST LAND. of Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act do?

This section concerns the identification and transfer of land in Mono County to a Tribe. The Secretary of the Bureau of Land Management must identify land within the Tribe's ancestral homelands suitable for Tribal government, economic development, and housing. Following identification, the Tribe can request, and the Secretary must accept, the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. The process aligns with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5108), and the Tribe is deemed to have been under Federal jurisdiction in 1934 for acquisitions under that Act.

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Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act

Last updated: 10/24/2025 · Introduced: 10/24/2025

Author: Kevin Kiley (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill formally extends federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe, subjecting them to federal laws applicable to Indian tribes.
The Tribe and its members become eligible for federal services and benefits, regardless of residency, with a defined service area encompassing Mono and Inyo counties in California.
The bill allows the Tribe to request that federal land within their ancestral homelands be placed into trust for tribal government, economic development, and housing.

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