Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 23, 2025)
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.
What just happenedJul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2025
- Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 23, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House