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119th Congress Native Americans

H.R. 4750: Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 23, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 23, 2025

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.

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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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Eugene Vindman D-VA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

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