Govoptes

HR 4750 · Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced
Jul 23, 2025
Latest action
Jul 23, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Eugene Simon Vindman [D-VA-7]
Policy area
Native Americans
Cosponsors
1

Summary

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.

Recent actions

  1. Jul 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  2. Jul 23, 2025 Introduced in House
  3. Jul 23, 2025 Introduced in House

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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