HR 6859
Gabrielino/Tongva Nation Recognition Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill, the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation Recognition Act of 2023, seeks to grant federal recognition to the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, a group with a long history in the Los Angeles Basin. It acknowledges the tribe’s established presence, documented ancestry, and recognition by the State of California and local authorities. The bill also establishes eligibility for federal services and benefits and proposes the acquisition of land for the tribe’s use.
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Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
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