S.379: Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011

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Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011 - Title I: Chickahominy Indian Tribe - (Sec. 103) Extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Tribe. Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 112-201. Additional views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 491.
Feb. 17, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Jim Webb (D-Va.)

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