U.S. Congress - S.379 Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
S.379 - Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
A bill 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. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: A bill 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. as introduced.
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2/17/2011--Introduced.Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011 - 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 IndiaOfficial Summary
2/17/2011--Introduced.Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011 - 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. Makes the tribes and their members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes. Establishes the service area of each tribe and requirements for each tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, on request of any of the tribes, to take specified lands into trust for the benefit of that tribe, to be considered part of that tribe's reservation. Prohibits the tribes from conducting gaming activities. Prohibits this Act from affecting the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the tribes and their members. Requires Virginia to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions arising, on lands in Virginia owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the tribes. Authorizes the Secretary to accept all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction over such offenses and actions on verification by the Secretary of a tribe's certification that the tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction.
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S.379 Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
benjumper
October 20, 2011
I have nearly completed my BSA Eagle Scout project for the Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division. I had delays from Hurricane Irene, the heavy continuous rains from Tropical Storm Lee, and other flash flooding that we experienced in New Kent County, Virginia. I have pushed to finish my project despite the problems that I encountered. I hope you can push this bill, S.379 successfully through Congress. I know you have obstacles to overcome, but you can do it.
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S.379 Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
benjumper
September 04, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Virginia. I support S.379 - Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011. I see that this Bill was approved by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Please push to have this Bill read before the full Senate so it can be approved so the six tribes of Virginia listed can receive the Federal Recognition that they deserve.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Jumper -
S.379 Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
CHELSEALFGIRL
August 15, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Missouri. I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Missouri. I support S.379 - Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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