H.R. 5083 · 118th Congress
To extend Federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina, and for other…
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To extend Federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
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This bill extends federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 28, 2023
This bill extends federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina.
Specifically, the bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The delivery area for services and benefits shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Department of the Interior.
Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body.
Upon request of the tribe, Interior (1) must take into trust certain land in Orangeburg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina for the benefit of the tribe; and (2) may take into trust land in specified counties for the benefit of the tribe. Land taken into trust shall be considered part of the tribe's reservation.
Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To extend Federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Jul 28, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Policy area: Native Americans · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 28, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.