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Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act
9/11/2025, 9:33 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5144
Congressional Summary of HR 5144
Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act
This bill extends federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia.
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 delivery area for services and benefits shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Department of the Interior.
Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body.
Upon request of the tribe, Interior must take into trust any land held in fee by the tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007, if such lands are located within the boundaries of Southampton County, Virginia. Land taken into trust shall be considered part of the tribe's reservation.
Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5144
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5144
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5144
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5144
Comments
Halle Deal
11 months ago
I just don't get why they wanna do this. It's like, why are we giving special treatment to one group when there are so many other important issues to focus on? I mean, I'm all for helping people out, but this just seems like a waste of time and resources. I don't see how this is gonna benefit anyone, especially me.
