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To extend Federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-5083| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill extends federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina. Specifically, the bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The delivery area for services and benefits shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Department of the Interior. Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. Upon request of the tribe, Interior (1) must take into trust certain land in Orangeburg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina for the benefit of the tribe; and (2) may take into trust land in specified counties for the benefit of the tribe. Land taken into trust shall be considered part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • July 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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To extend Federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-5083| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
This bill extends federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina. Specifically, the bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the tribe. The delivery area for services and benefits shall be determined in coordination and consultation with the Department of the Interior. Next, the bill sets forth requirements for the tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body. Upon request of the tribe, Interior (1) must take into trust certain land in Orangeburg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina for the benefit of the tribe; and (2) may take into trust land in specified counties for the benefit of the tribe. Land taken into trust shall be considered part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • July 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted