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Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina

Statement

Date: Nov. 2, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Indigenous Peoples

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) released the following statement on the introduction of her bill to extend federal recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina:

"As we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, I'm introducing legislation to federally recognize a distinguished group of indigenous people in our district," said Rep. Mace. "The Natchez-Kusso tribe have been a part of this land long before America existed as a country."

"This is a long overdue first step in granting recognition this Lowcountry tribe deserves."


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