A BILL

To recognize the Moor Indian people as Indigenous Americans, provide for the reclassification of racial

identity in government records, and establish procedures for the correction of historical

misclassification.

Preamble

WHEREAS, the Moor Indian people, Indigenous to Turtle Island (North America), have been systematically

misclassified through government policies as Black, African American, or Negro, erasing their true

heritage and Indigenous identity; and

WHEREAS, this misclassification has deprived the Moor Indian people of recognition, rights, and protections

afforded to other Indigenous groups in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the United States government has a responsibility to rectify this historical injustice by

recognizing the Moor Indian people's identity and providing them with the legal mechanisms to correct their

racial classification in official records;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United

States of America in Congress assembled, that:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the "Moor Indian Indigenous Identity Recognition and Reclassification Act."

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Act:

(a) "Moor Indian" refers to individuals who can demonstrate ancestral lineage to the Indigenous peoples of

Turtle Island, now recognized as North America, including but not limited to their descendants.

(b) "Indigenous American" refers to the original inhabitants of the lands now constituting the United

States and their descendants.

(c) "Reclassification" refers to the legal process by which individuals may change their racial or

ethnic designation on governmental records to reflect their true Indigenous identity.

(d) "Government Records" includes but is not limited to birth certificates, social security records,

driver's licenses, census data, passports, and educational or medical documents.

SECTION 3. MOOR INDIAN RECOGNITION AND RECLASSIFICATION

(a) Recognition of the Moor Indian People

The Moor Indian people shall be officially recognized as Indigenous Americans for all legal, governmental,

and social purposes.

(b) Right to Reclassification

Any individual of Moor Indian descent may petition for the reclassification of their racial or ethnic designation

on all relevant government records from "Black," "African American," or "Negro" to "Indigenous

American – Moor Indian."

(c) Supporting Documentation

Petitioners must provide supporting documentation, including genealogical evidence, historical

records, or expert testimony, to establish their descent from the Moor Indian people.

(d) Process and Timeline

Government agencies must establish a process for reviewing and approving petitions for

reclassification within 90 days of receipt. Decisions must be communicated to the petitioner within

180 days of the petition's filing.

SECTION 4. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) Establishment of Procedures

The U.S. Census Bureau, Social Security Administration, Department of State, and other relevant

federal and state agencies shall develop procedures for the reclassification of Moor Indian descendants as

Indigenous Americans in their records.

(b) Access to Genealogical and Historical Resources

Agencies shall provide public access to genealogical and historical resources to assist individuals in

proving their Moor Indian heritage. This may include access to archival records, public records, or expert

services at no cost to the petitioner.

(c) Training and Awareness Programs

Agencies must establish training and public awareness programs to ensure that their employees

and the general public are informed about the rights and procedures established under this Act.

SECTION 5. EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

(a) Curriculum Changes

The Department of Education, in collaboration with state educational authorities, shall implement

curriculum changes to accurately reflect the history of the Moor Indian people as Indigenous Americans and

address the historical misclassification of Moor Indian descendants.

(b) Public Education Campaign

A public education campaign shall be launched to inform citizens about the true history and identity

of the Moor Indian people, including their contributions as Indigenous Americans.

SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT

(a) Oversight

The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall oversee the implementation and enforcement of this Act. It

shall have the authority to investigate and address complaints related to the denial of reclassification

or failure to comply with this Act by any government agency.

(b) Penalties for Noncompliance

Any government agency or official that fails to comply with the provisions of this Act shall be subject

to civil penalties, including fines up to $10,000 per violation, and any individual or agency found

guilty of intentionally denying a petitioner's right to reclassification without cause may face additional

legal consequences.

SECTION 7. FUNDING

(a) Appropriation of Funds

Congress shall appropriate such funds as necessary to implement the provisions of this Act,

including the costs of reclassification, public education campaigns, and the provision of genealogical

and historical resources.

(b) State Matching Funds

States that implement and comply with this Act shall be eligible to receive matching federal funds to

support the reclassification process and educational reforms.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment.

SECTION 9. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Act is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining

provisions shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.

Richard Bernard Farrow Jr.

National Moor Representative