An AI model extracted this from the bill’s official record and can make mistakes. Check the official text ↗ (opens in new tab)

Federal Recognition

The formal acknowledgement by the U.S. government that a Native American group is a distinct, sovereign tribe, allowing a government-to-government relationship and access to federal programs.

Indian Reorganization Act

A 1934 law aimed at encouraging Native American tribes to reestablish self-governance, manage their own lands, and revitalize their cultures, often referred to as the "New Deal" for Native Americans.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

A federal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior responsible for carrying out the United States' trust responsibility to Native American and Alaska Native tribes, including the federal recognition process.

Treaty Signatories

Individuals or groups who officially signed a formal agreement or contract, in this case, treaties between the United States government and Native American tribes.

Service Area

A defined geographical region where a specific organization or government provides services or benefits to its constituents.

Membership Roll

An official list of individuals who are formally enrolled as members of a recognized Native American tribe.