Federal recognition
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(a) Federal recognition (1) In general Federal recognition is extended to the Tribe. (2) Applicability of laws All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians of nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) that are not inconsistent with this Act shall be applicable to the Tribe and Tribal citizens. (b) Federal services and benefits (1) In general The Tribe and Tribal citizens shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian Tribes without regard to existence of a reservation for the Tribe. (2) Service area The service area for the purpose of delivery of Federal services to Tribal citizens shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Secretary not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.