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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 4463

Catawba Indian Nation: Tribal Membership Rules

To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

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Part of: Congress proposes legislation to grant the Catawba Indian Nation authority over

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Key Points

  • This bill updates a 1993 law to give the Catawba Indian Nation more power to decide who qualifies as a member of their tribe.
  • Right now, the federal government has strict rules saying a person can only join if they are a direct descendant of someone on a specific 1993 list. This bill removes those federal limits.
  • By removing these rules, the tribe can create its own standards for membership, which is a key part of tribal self-government.
  • This change helps the tribe manage its own community and future without having to follow specific enrollment rules written by Congress decades ago.

Milestones

4 milestones7 actions
Feb 11, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 11, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 11, 2026House

Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

Sep 9, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Sep 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 3859Related bill

A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.

Feb 12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

Bill NumberHR 4463
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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