Summary

Adds a specific portion of Everglades National Park to the Miccosukee Reserved Area and requires the Secretary (working with the Tribe) to take steps to protect structures in that added area from flooding. The new boundary is defined by an official map dated July 2023, which must be made available for public inspection and filed with Miami‑Dade County and the Tribe. The Secretary must complete flood‑protection actions within two years of the law taking effect.

Key Points

• Adds a specific, map‑defined portion of Everglades National Park to the Miccosukee Reserved Area.
• Requires the official map (July 2023) to be kept on public display at NPS offices and filed with Miami‑Dade County and the Tribe.
• Directs the Secretary to work with the Tribe to protect structures in the added area from flooding.
• Sets a firm 2‑year deadline for completing the flood‑protection actions after the law takes effect.
• Does not specify funding for the flood‑protection measures; implementation will depend on agency resources/appropriations.
• Implementation may require design work, permits, environmental reviews, and coordination between federal, tribal, and local parties.
• Primarily benefits the Tribe and residents/structures within the newly added reserved area while affecting NPS operations and planning.

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