Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

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.

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Timeline

1. 23 July 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 July 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 July 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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2 official files

• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 July 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 July 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
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