Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe would get official U.S. recognition and federal help.
This bill would give the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, official recognition from the U.S. government. This means the Tribe and its more than 325 members would become eligible for federal services and aid they currently do not receive. It would also require the Interior Secretary to hold certain tribal lands in trust if the Tribe requests it.
Today, the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe is recognized by Virginia but not by the U.S. government. This means they cannot get U.S. government services and help for Tribes. If this bill passes, the Tribe and its more than 325 members would gain official U.S. government status. This would make them able to get these services and would require the Interior Secretary to take certain tribal lands into trust if the Tribe asks.
HR 5144 · 119th Congress · September 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10
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