United States 115th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 115-121 Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 984 — Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-121.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017 TITLE I--CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE (Sec. 103) This bill extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Tribe. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 104) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 106) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 107) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE II--CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE--EASTERN DIVISION (Sec. 203) This bill extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 204) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 206) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 207) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE III--UPPER MATTAPONI TRIBE (Sec. 303) This bill extends federal recognition to the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 304) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 306) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 307) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE IV--RAPPAHANNOCK TRIBE, INC. (Sec. 403) This bill extends federal recognition to the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 404) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 406) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 407) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE V--MONACAN INDIAN NATION (Sec. 503) This bill extends federal recognition to the Monacan Indian Nation. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 504) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 506) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 507) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE VI--NANSEMOND INDIAN TRIBE (Sec. 603) This bill extends federal recognition to the Nansemond Indian Tribe. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 604) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 606) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 607) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE VII--EMINENT DOMAIN (Sec. 701) Eminent domain may not be used to acquire lands for a tribe recognized under this bill.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill includes the citation "[115th Congress Public Law 121]" and a note specifying the bill’s title as the “Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017.” The text remains primarily the same in both versions, retaining references to historical agreements and governance for tribes. The practical effect is that the bill maintains the same focus on federal recognition for the specific tribes mentioned, without altering the content significantly.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 121] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 39]] THOMASINA E.
984 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JORDAN INDIAN TRIBES OF VIRGINIA FEDERAL RECOGNITION ACT OF 2017 [[Page 132 STAT.
R.
40]] Public Law 115-121 115th Congress An Act To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
984 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2017 Received;
<<NOTE:
read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
Jan.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
29, 2018 - [H.R.
984]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Thomasina E.
Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017.>> SECTION 1.
TITLE V--MONACAN INDIAN NATION Sec.
[[Page 132 STAT.
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(10) in 1831, the names of the ancestors of the modern-day Chickahominy Indian Tribe began to appear in the Charles City County census records;
[[Page 132 STAT.
42]] (10) in 1831, the names of the ancestors of the modern-day Chickahominy Indian Tribe began to appear in the Charles City County census records;
(24) the Samaria Indian School included students in grades through 8;
(24) the Samaria Indian School included students in grades 1 through 8;
Adkins to provide assistance in analyzing the status of the constitutional rights of Indians ``in your area'';
[[Page 132 STAT.
43]] Adkins to provide assistance in analyzing the status of the constitutional rights of Indians ``in your area'';
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
SEC.
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The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
(2) in 1614, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe entered into a treaty with Sir Thomas Dale, Governor of the Jamestown Colony, under which-- (A) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe agreed to provide two bushels of corn per man and send warriors to protect the English;
[[Page 132 STAT.
45]] (2) in 1614, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe entered into a treaty with Sir Thomas Dale, Governor of the Jamestown Colony, under which-- (A) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe agreed to provide two bushels of corn per man and send warriors to protect the English;
(21) in 1950, the one-room Indian school in New Kent County was closed and students were bused to Samaria Indian School in Charles City County;
[[Page 132 STAT.
46]] (21) in 1950, the one-room Indian school in New Kent County was closed and students were bused to Samaria Indian School in Charles City County;
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all future services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all future services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
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The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
(2) Mattaponi Indians, who later joined the Chickahominy Indians, lived a greater distance from Jamestown;
[[Page 132 STAT.
48]] (2) Mattaponi Indians, who later joined the Chickahominy Indians, lived a greater distance from Jamestown;
(18) in 1928, University of Pennsylvania anthropologist Frank Speck published a book on modern Virginia Indians with a section on the Upper Mattaponis;
[[Page 132 STAT.
49]] (18) in 1928, University of Pennsylvania anthropologist Frank Speck published a book on modern Virginia Indians with a section on the Upper Mattaponis;
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
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The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
(2) the first encounter occurred when the Rappahannock weroance (headman)-- (A) traveled to Quiyocohannock (a principal town across the James River from Jamestown), where he met with Smith to determine whether Smith had been the ``great man'' who had previously sailed into the Rappahannock River, killed a Rappahannock weroance, and kidnapped Rappahannock people;
[[Page 132 STAT.
51]] (2) the first encounter occurred when the Rappahannock weroance (headman)-- (A) traveled to Quiyocohannock (a principal town across the James River from Jamestown), where he met with Smith to determine whether Smith had been the ``great man'' who had previously sailed into the Rappahannock River, killed a Rappahannock weroance, and kidnapped Rappahannock people;
and (B) stated that-- (i) Rappahannocks were to be rewarded, in Roanoke, for returning English fugitives;
and (B) stated that-- [[Page 132 STAT.
52]] (i) Rappahannocks were to be rewarded, in Roanoke, for returning English fugitives;
(27) during the 1760s, three Rappahannock girls were raised on Thomas Nelson's Bleak Hill Plantation in King William County;
[[Page 132 STAT.
53]] (27) during the 1760s, three Rappahannock girls were raised on Thomas Nelson's Bleak Hill Plantation in King William County;
(35) while 26 identifiable and traceable Rappahannock surnames appear on the pre-1863 membership list, and 28 were listed on the 1863 membership roster, the number of surnames listed had declined to 12 in 1878 and had risen only slightly to 14 by 1888;
(35) while 26 identifiable and traceable Rappahannock surnames appear on the pre-1863 membership list, and 28 were listed on the 1863 membership roster, the number of surnames listed had declined to 12 in 1878 and had risen only slightly to by 1888;
(44) in April 1921, Rappahannock Chief George Nelson asked the Governor of Virginia, Westmoreland Davis, to forward a proclamation to the President of the United States, along with an appended list of tribal members and a handwritten copy of the proclamation itself;
(44) in April 1921, Rappahannock Chief George Nelson asked the Governor of Virginia, Westmoreland Davis, to forward [[Page 132 STAT.
54]] a proclamation to the President of the United States, along with an appended list of tribal members and a handwritten copy of the proclamation itself;
(61) finally, three Rappahannocks were convicted of violating the Federal draft laws and, after spending time in a Federal prison, were granted conscientious objector status and served out the remainder of the war working in military hospitals;
(61) finally, three Rappahannocks were convicted of violating the Federal draft laws and, after spending time in a Federal prison, were granted conscientious objector status and [[Page 132 STAT.
55]] served out the remainder of the war working in military hospitals;
(2) Applicability of laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C.
[[Page 132 STAT.
56]] (2) Applicability of laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
(d) Gaming.--The Tribe may not conduct gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C.
(d) Gaming.--The Tribe may not conduct gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act [[Page 132 STAT.
57]] (25 U.S.C.
(15) in 1979, a Federal Coalition of Eastern Native Americans established the entity known as ``Monacan Co- operative Pottery'' at the Amherst Mission;
[[Page 132 STAT.
58]] (15) in 1979, a Federal Coalition of Eastern Native Americans established the entity known as ``Monacan Co-operative Pottery'' at the Amherst Mission;
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- [[Page 132 STAT.
59]] (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
Poole, described as East 731 Sandbridge (encompassing approximately 4.74 acres) and East 731 (encompassing approximately 5.12 acres).
Poole, described as East Sandbridge (encompassing approximately 4.74 acres) and East (encompassing approximately 5.12 acres).
(4) that man and woman are lineal ancestors of all of members of the Nansemond Indian tribe alive as of the date of enactment of this Act, as are some of the traditionalist Nansemonds;
[[Page 132 STAT.
60]] (4) that man and woman are lineal ancestors of all of members of the Nansemond Indian tribe alive as of the date of enactment of this Act, as are some of the traditionalist Nansemonds;
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(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
(b) Federal Services and Benefits.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> In general.--On and after the date of enactment of this Act, the Tribe and tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
The governing body of the Tribe shall be-- (1) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act;
and (2) may take into trust for the benefit of the Tribe any land held in fee by the Tribe, if such lands are located within the boundaries of the city of Suffolk, the city of Chesapeake, or Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
and (2) may take into trust for the benefit of the Tribe any land held in fee by the Tribe, if such lands are located within [[Page 132 STAT.
62]] the boundaries of the city of Suffolk, the city of Chesapeake, or Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2017.
Approved January 29, 2018.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
KAREN L.
984:
HAAS, Clerk.
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Vol.
163 (2017):
May 17, considered and passed House.
Vol.
164 (2018):
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

  5. Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4251-4259)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 984.

  8. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4266)

  10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4251-4257)

  11. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4251-4257)

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  14. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  15. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S153)

  16. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S153)

  17. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  18. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  19. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Presented to President.

  21. Presented to President.

  22. Signed by President.

  23. Signed by President.

  24. Became Public Law No: 115-121.

  25. Became Public Law No: 115-121.

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What does HR 984 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017 TITLE I--CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE (Sec. 103) This bill extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Tribe. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 104) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 106) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 107) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE II--CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE--EASTERN DIVISION (Sec. 203) This bill extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 204) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 206) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 207) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE III--UPPER MATTAPONI TRIBE (Sec. 303) This bill extends federal recognition to the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 304) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 306) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 307) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE IV--RAPPAHANNOCK TRIBE, INC. (Sec. 403) This bill extends federal recognition to the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 404) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 406) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 407) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE V--MONACAN INDIAN NATION (Sec. 503) This bill extends federal recognition to the Monacan Indian Nation. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 504) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 506) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 507) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE VI--NANSEMOND INDIAN TRIBE (Sec. 603) This bill extends federal recognition to the Nansemond Indian Tribe. The tribe and its members are made eligible for the services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The bill establishes the service area of the tribe. (Sec. 604) The bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. (Sec. 606) The Department of the Interior, upon the request of the tribe, must take certain land owned by the tribe in Virginia into trust for the benefit of the tribe, to be considered part of the tribe's reservation. The bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities. (Sec. 607) The bill does not affect the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribe or its members. TITLE VII--EMINENT DOMAIN (Sec. 701) Eminent domain may not be used to acquire lands for a tribe recognized under this bill.
Who sponsors HR 984?
HR 984 is sponsored by Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Beyer, Donald S. (Democratic), Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (Democratic), Connolly, Gerald E. (Democratic), Taylor, Scott (Republican), and McEachin, A. Donald (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 984?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2017. Enacted.
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