119th Congress

H.R.5144

Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act

Introduced·9/4/25

Prefiled

Introduced9/4/25

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 5144

September 4, 2025

Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To extend Federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act”.