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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.

USA119th CongressS-3859| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 , specifically targeting its provisions on future tribal membership. The legislation seeks to modify Section 7(d) of the original Act, which currently imposes specific enrollment requirements. The primary effect of this amendment is to eliminate two key criteria for future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation. It removes the stipulation that an individual must be a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll and must have continuously maintained political relations with the Tribe. This change would grant the Catawba Indian Nation greater autonomy and flexibility in defining its own membership rules for future generations.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4463: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

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.

USA119th CongressS-3859| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 , specifically targeting its provisions on future tribal membership. The legislation seeks to modify Section 7(d) of the original Act, which currently imposes specific enrollment requirements. The primary effect of this amendment is to eliminate two key criteria for future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation. It removes the stipulation that an individual must be a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll and must have continuously maintained political relations with the Tribe. This change would grant the Catawba Indian Nation greater autonomy and flexibility in defining its own membership rules for future generations.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4463: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted