Grant federal recognition to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act?
The Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act, known as H.R. 4750, has been in the House Committee on Natural Resources since July 22, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the proposal has seen no action for 11 months. Most bills of this type do not receive a committee vote and expire without further progress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act (H.R. 4750 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5553 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5553 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eugene Vindman (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.