Extends Federal recognition to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
This bill extends Federal recognition to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, making them eligible for federal services and benefits. Federal recognition is contingent upon the Secretary of the Interior verifying the Tribe's membership roll within two years of submission. The Tribe's governing body will be the one in place at enactment or any subsequent body elected according to the Tribe's governing documents. The State of Texas has acknowledged the Tribe's history and contributions through legislative resolutions.
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