Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

This bill officially recognizes the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia as a federally recognized tribe, making the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits that other federally recognized tribes receive. The tribe's service area covers Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George Counties in Virginia. The bill also sets rules about the tribe's membership list, governing documents, and leadership, and it allows the Department of the Interior to hold certain land in trust for the tribe if requested. The tribe is not allowed to operate gambling activities.

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