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US HB4750

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Vindman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Extends federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, making the Tribe and its members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian Tribes

  • Designates King George County, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County, Virginia as the service area for delivery of federal services to Tribal members

  • Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe's benefit within those three Virginia counties, with a 3-year deadline for determination on trust requests

  • Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act or any claimed inherent authority

  • Prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire lands for the Tribe and preserves existing hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights without expansion or reduction

Legislative Description

Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

Native Americans

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

7/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources7/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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