25 U.S.C. § 714a : US Code - Section 714A: Extension of Federal recognition, rights, and privileges

Search 25 U.S.C. § 714a : US Code - Section 714A: Extension of Federal recognition, rights, and privileges

(a) Federal recognition
Federal recognition is hereby extended to the Tribe, and its
members shall be eligible for all Federal services and benefits
furnished to federally recognized tribes. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary in any law establishing such services and
benefits, eligibility of the Tribe and its members for such Federal
services and benefits shall become effective on October 17, 1984,
without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or
the residence of the members of the Tribe on a reservation for such
members who reside in the following counties of Oregon: Coos, Lane,
Lincoln, Douglas, and Curry.
(b) Restoration of rights and privileges
Except as provided in subscription (!1) (c) of this section, all
rights and privileges of the Tribe and of members of the Tribe
under any Federal treaty, Executive order, agreement or statute, or
under any other authority, which were diminished or lost under the
Act of August 13, 1954 (25 U.S.C. 691, et seq.), are hereby
restored and the provisions of that Act are inapplicable to the
Tribe and to members of the Tribe on October 17, 1984.
(c) Hunting, fishing, or trapping rights not granted or restored
This subchapter shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing,
or trapping right of any nature, including any indirect or
procedural right or advantage, to any member of the Tribe, nor
shall any presumption be created by this subchapter as to the
existence or nonexistence of such rights.
(d) Effect on property rights and other obligations
Except as specifically provided in this subchapter, nothing in
this subchapter shall alter any property right or obligation, any
contractual right or obligation, or any obligation for taxes
already levied.