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H.R. 4750In committee
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
Introduced: Jul 23, 2025
Latest action date: Jul 23, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2025
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.
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What this bill does
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
This bill extends federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe.
Specifically, the bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The service area of the tribe is considered to be Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George Counties, Virginia.
Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body.
Interior, upon the request of the tribe, may take certain land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.
Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.
Official summary from Congress.gov.
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