Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HJ 17 — Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia; General Assembly to extend state recognition.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill grants state recognition to the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia.

This bill extends state recognition to the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia, acknowledging their status within the Commonwealth. Such recognition can support the tribe's rights and facilitate their cultural preservation efforts.

Summary

Recognition of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia. Extends state recognition to the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia within the Commonwealth.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Committee on Rules

  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101492D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ 17 do?
Recognition of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia. Extends state recognition to the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia within the Commonwealth.
Who sponsors HJ 17?
HJ 17 is sponsored by Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie, Saddam Azlan Salim, Bryce E. Reeves, Barbara A. Favola, Jennifer B. Boysko, Irene Shin, Patrick A. Hope, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Debra D. Gardner, Michael B. Feggans, Nicole Cole, Joshua G. Cole, Nadarius E. Clark, Delores L. McQuinn, Jessica L. Anderson, Michelle Lopes Maldonado, and Ellen H. McLaughlin.
What is the current status of HJ 17?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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