HR 4750
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
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US Congress
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:57 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act, seeks to officially recognize the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia as a federally recognized tribe. It outlines the tribe’s history, establishes its service area within Virginia counties, and sets requirements for its membership, governing documents, and election procedures. Importantly, the bill prohibits the tribe from engaging in gaming activities while also allowing the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the tribe’s benefit.
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