President Trump Vetoes H.R. 504 to Restrict Federal Funding for Osceola Camp Infrastructure
Impact Score: 2.6
Timeline: N/A
Summary: On December 30, 2025, President Trump vetoed H.R. 504, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, which aimed to protect structures at Osceola Camp within Everglades National Park. The administration opposed federal funding of up to $14 million for infrastructure improvements, citing fiscal responsibility and immigration policy priorities. The veto signals tighter scrutiny on federal projects benefiting specific groups, potentially impacting Native American partnerships and federally funded research at institutions like Vanderbilt University.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should monitor federal policy shifts on Native American infrastructure, engage policymakers, provide legal and environmental research on tribal issues, and leverage interdisciplinary opportunities in public policy and environmental studies.
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