Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act

House Bill 5236 - Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5236 Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 5236

Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act

This bill extends full federal government-to-government relations to the Haliwa Saponi Tribe of North Carolina.

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. The service area of the tribe shall include Halifax, Warren, Nash, Franklin, Vance, and Granville Counties in North Carolina.

The tribe must submit the most recent membership roll and governing documents to the Department of the Interior.

The bill also authorizes Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe and proclaim a reservation for the tribe.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5236

Bill HR 5236 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 18, 2023. Bill HR 5236 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 18, 2023. Bill HR 5236's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of August 18, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5236

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5236

To extend the full measure of the Federal Government-to-government relationship between the United States and the Haliwa Saponi Tribe of North Carolina.

Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act