H.R. 4463: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-16 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-04-02):
This bill revises tribal membership requirements for the Catawba Indian Nation (a tribe in South Carolina).
The Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 explicitly restricted the tribe’s future membership to lineal descendants of people on the final base membership roll who maintained continuous political relations with the tribe. This bill removes these membership criteria and allows the tribe to determine its membership. (The tribe uses three base membership rolls and anyone who wants to be enrolled must prove lineal descent from someone listed on one of these base membership rolls.)
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Moore | R NC 2026-02-10 |
| Addison P. McDowell | R NC 2026-02-11 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4463?
H.R. 4463 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4463 are available on congress.gov.
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