Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
119-HR-4750119th CongressIntroduced Jul 23, 2025Native Americans
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7](D-VA-7)1 cosponsor
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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025Library of Congress