Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act has not moved since its introduction on Jul 23, 2025, with one cosponsor, a Republican
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 112 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Policy area
- Native Americans: 73 of 1,099 bills became law, 113th–118th (6.6%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 79 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 1,516 words
- Latest action
- Jul 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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