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Federal Recognition for Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe: Access to Services and Land Rights.

This Act grants official Federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe, making its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits provided to Native American tribes (e.g., healthcare, education). Crucially, the Tribe gains hunting and fishing rights on Federal lands within its aboriginal area, and specific Federal lands will be transferred into trust for the Tribe's administration and housing. Residents in Mono and Inyo counties may see changes in federal land management and hunting regulations.
Key points
The Tribe receives full Federal recognition, granting access to Federal assistance programs and services (health, education, housing).
The Tribe is granted hunting and fishing rights on Federal lands within their historical territory.
Specific Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in Mono County will be transferred into Federal trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
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Additional Information
Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act
Print number: HR 5820
Sponsor: Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]
Process start date: 2025-10-24