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Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

8/7/2025, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4750

The bill H.R. 4750 in the 119th Congress aims to extend Federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia and includes provisions for other unspecified purposes introduced on July 23, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 4750

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4750

Bill HR 4750 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2025. Bill HR 4750 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2025.  Bill HR 4750's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of July 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4750

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4750

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4750

Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
To extend Federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, and for other purposes.

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