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US SB3859
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 7(d) of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-116)
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Removes the requirement that tribal members must be lineal descendants of persons on the final base membership roll
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Eliminates the requirement that individuals must have maintained continuous political relations with the Tribe to qualify for enrollment
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Grants the Catawba Indian Nation greater autonomy in determining its own membership criteria going forward
Legislative Description
A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
Native Americans
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Indian Affairs2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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