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HR 1938 108th Congress House

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003

Official title: To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tri… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: May 1, 2003 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Economics and Public FinanceFederal aid to IndiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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To President
Became law
May 7, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
May 1, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 1, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E853)
May 1, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 7, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003- Extends Federal recognition to: (1) the Chickahominy Indian 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.

Sets forth the service areas of the various Tribes and requirements for the Tribes with respect to submission of a membership roll, adoption of a constitution, and election of officials.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon certain land transfers, to take specified lands into trust for the various Tribes' benefit.

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
FROST, MARTIN
· Oct 16, 2003
SCHROCK, EDWARD
· May 1, 2003
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 1, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1938: Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1938/
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"H.R. 1938: Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1938/.
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