119th Congress
H.R. 4750
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Eugene Simon Vindman(D-VA)
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2025
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Robert J. Wittman (R-VA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 23, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House