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John Mica: I have an amendment at the desk that I offer as the designee of the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The Acting…

On the recordSeptember 27, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk that I offer as the designee of the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. ___. LAND TRANSFER AND TRUST LAND FOR THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION. (a) Transfer.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and for the consideration described in subsection (c), the Secretary shall transfer to the Secretary of the Interior the land described in subsection (b) to be held in trust for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. (2) Conditions.--The land transfer under this subsection shall be subject to the following conditions: (A) The transfer-- (i) shall not interfere with the Corps of Engineers operation of the Eufaula Lake Project or any other authorized civil works projects; and (ii) shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to ensure the continued operation of the Eufaula Lake Project or any other authorized civil works project. (B) The Secretary shall retain the right to inundate with water the land transferred to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection, as necessary to carry out an authorized purpose of the Eufaula Lake Project or any other civil works project. (C) No gaming activities may be conducted on the land transferred under this subsection.…
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John Mica
Republican · Florida
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Sep 27, 2016

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