# 117-s-4777: A bill to permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgement as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.

117-s-4777, A bill to permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgement as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-4777
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgement as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Introduced: 2022-08-04
- Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Native Americans
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgement as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] (R-IN), 2022-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

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- 117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-s-198: Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act
- 117-sres-872: A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2022.
- 117-sres-839: A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
- 117-s-5100: IRS Funding Accountability Act

## Sources
- [117-s-4777 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4777)

## Related
- [117-s-3580: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-3580)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-s-198: Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-198)
- [117-sres-872: A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on Decemb…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-872)
- [117-sres-839: A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-839)
- [117-s-5100: IRS Funding Accountability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5100)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4777 (as of 2026-10-15).