119th Congress Native Americans
H.R. 5144: Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act
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Summary
This bill extends federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia.
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 delivery area for services and benefits shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Department of the Interior.
Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body.
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Upon request of the tribe, Interior must take into trust any land held in fee by the tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007, if such lands are located within the boundaries of Southampton County, Virginia. Land taken into trust shall be considered part of the tribe's reservation.
Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Robert Scott D-VA
- Robert Wittman R-VA
- Maria Salazar R-FL
- John McGuire R-VA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jennifer Kiggans SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jennifer Kiggans.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.