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- H.R.872
H.R.872: Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2015
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2015
Bill Summary
Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2015 Extends federal recognition to the following Indian tribes of Virginia and establishes their relationship with the federal government as described below: (1) the Chickahominy Tribe, (2) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division, (3) the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, (4) the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., (5) the Monacan Indian Nation, and (6) the Nansemond Indian Tribe....
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 29, 2015 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
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| Feb. 11, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Feb. 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Robert J. Wittman (R-Va.) |