To extend Federal recognition to the Rappahannock Tribe, and for other purposes.

Summary

Extends federal recognition to the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., of Virginia. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all future services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes. Deems the Tribe's service area to be King and Queen, Caroline, and Essex, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Richmond Counties, Virginia. Sets forth requirements for submission of a tribal membership roll and governing documents. Requires the Secretary to take into trust for the Tribe's benefit any other land within such counties the Tribe transfers to the Secretary. Provides that no land taken into trust for the Tribe's benefit shall be considered Indian lands for the purpose of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 January 2007

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 January 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 2007

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