The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.504, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, on July 14, 2025.

H.R.504 adds an area known as the Osceola Camp to the reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe. The land is located the Everglades National Park in Florida.

“This bipartisan legislation ensures that the Miccosukee Tribe has the legal authority to manage, protect, and preserve their land and continue their traditional way of life,” said Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Florida), the sponsor of H.R.504.

“Specifically, the bill amends the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to include the Osceola Camp, an inhabited Tribal village located within the heart of Florida’s Everglades,” Gimenez said on the House floor. “The Osceola Camp is not only home to Tribal members, but it is also a site of historical and cultural importance.”

“Including this land in the reserved area will empower the Tribe to protect their community, manage water flow into the Everglades National Park, and raise structures within the camp to prevent catastrophic flooding,” Gimenez added.

Following consideration, the House approved H.R.504 under a suspension of the rules.

The bill would still need to be considered by the U.S. Senate before it can become law.

🚨 My bipartisan bill, H.R. 504 – the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act – has PASSED the House!

This important legislation empowers the Miccosukee Tribe to protect their homes, manage Everglades water flow, and preserve their way of life. pic.twitter.com/66l0wmwhTb

— Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (@RepCarlos) July 14, 2025