Indian tribes in Virginia, certain; memorizing United States Senate to federally recognize.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
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- House
- Latest action
- Feb 13, 2018
What it does
Urges the United States Senate to pass H.R. 984, the Thomasina E. Jordon Indian Tribe of Virginia Recognition Act. The legislation, which has passed the House of Representatives, recognizes six state-recognized tribes--the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation Tribe, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
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