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der=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width=100%> Miwok reach Congress
MAY 17, 2000

The first hearings on a Congressional bill that would restore the federal recognition status of the Coastal Miwok tribe of Congress began this week. Tribal leader Greg Sarris spoke before the House Resources Committee on Tuesday. The tribe currently has 300 members and a 1-acre homestead in Sonoma County.

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Miwok Indians get some sympathy at committee hearing (Local and State News. The San Jose Mercury 5/17)
Miwok seek federal recognition (Tribal Law 5/15)

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Tribal Law Focus: Federal Recognition.