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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

H.R. 504 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 504119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/16/2025REP. GIMENEZR-FL · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.33 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)NATIVE AMERICANS

4 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Gimenez, Carlos A. (R-FL) (Introduced 01/16/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.33 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Latest Action01/08/2026 The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Roll Call Votes1
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (01/16/2025)

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.

Text (5)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 504 EH: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 504

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act.

2.Miccosukee Reserved Area AdditionSection 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: (C)Additional areaIn 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..

3.Protection of the Osceola Camp from floodingSection 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: (j)Protection of Osceola Camp from floodingNot 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.. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 504 ENR: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. R. 504 AN ACT To amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act.

2.Miccosukee Reserved Area AdditionSection 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: (C)Additional areaIn 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..

3.Protection of the Osceola Camp from floodingSection 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: (j)Protection of Osceola Camp from floodingNot 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.. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 504 IH: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 504IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 16, 2025Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Mr. Diaz-Balart, and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act.

2.Miccosukee Reserved Area AdditionSection 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: (C)Additional areaIn 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..

3.Protection of the Osceola Camp from floodingSection 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: (j)Protection of Osceola Camp from floodingNot 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..

Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)

105 HR 504 PCS: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 291119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 504IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025ReceivedDecember 9, 2025Read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act.2.Miccosukee Reserved Area AdditionSection 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: (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. .3.Protection of the Osceola Camp from floodingSection 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:(j)Protection of Osceola Camp from floodingNot 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..Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.December 9, 2025Read twice and placed on the calendar

Reported in House (RH)

105 HR 504 RH: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 154119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 504[Report No. 119–189, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 16, 2025Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Mr. Diaz-Balart, and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedJuly 10, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. SotoJuly 10, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesJuly 10, 2025Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act.2.Miccosukee Reserved Area AdditionSection 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:(C)Additional areaIn 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..3.Protection of the Osceola Camp from floodingSection 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:(j)Protection of Osceola Camp from floodingNot 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..July 10, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesJuly 10, 2025Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (43)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/16/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/16/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/16/2025House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
01/16/2025House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
01/17/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
01/29/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
02/05/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
06/25/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
07/10/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-189, Part I.
07/10/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-189, Part I.
07/10/2025Library of CongressCommittee on Transportation discharged.
07/10/2025House floor actionsCommittee on Transportation discharged.
07/10/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
07/14/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3228-3230)
07/14/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 504.
07/14/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3228-3229)
07/14/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3228-3229)
07/14/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/14/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/15/2025SenateReceived in the Senate.
12/09/2025SenateRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
12/11/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/11/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693)
12/15/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
12/18/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
12/18/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
12/29/2025Library of CongressVetoed by President.
12/29/2025House floor actionsVetoed by President.
01/02/2026House floor actionsThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H6136)
01/02/2026House floor actionsThe 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).
01/02/2026House floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
01/08/2026House floor actionsThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
01/08/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - 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)
01/08/2026House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered without objection.
01/08/2026House floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
01/08/2026House floor actionsThe Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H211-212)
01/08/2026Library of CongressFailed 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).
01/08/2026House floor actionsOn passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 236 - 188 (Roll no. 8).
01/08/2026House floor actionsMotion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources.
01/08/2026House floor actionsOn motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources.
01/08/2026House floor actionsThe Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Titles (8)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Display TitleMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedMiccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (3)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (8)

CommitteeActivity
House - Natural Resources Committee01/08/2026 Unknown
House - Natural Resources Committee01/08/2026 Unknown
House - Natural Resources Committee07/10/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee01/16/2025 Referred To
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee07/10/2025 Discharged From
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee01/16/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (4)

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