H.R. 4463: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

This bill seeks to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. The primary focus of the amendment is on the membership criteria for the Catawba Indian Tribe.

Changes to Membership Criteria

The specific modification involves the removal of a previous requirement that only individuals who are lineal descendants of a person on the final base membership roll and who have maintained political relations with the Tribe can be enrolled as tribal members. By striking this clause, the bill potentially opens the door for a broader category of individuals to join the tribe.

Implications of the Amendment

• The amendment could lead to an increase in the number of individuals eligible for enrollment in the Catawba Indian Tribe.
• It might change the dynamics of the tribe, affecting its governance, community structure, and cultural practices.
• This change may have legal, social, and economic implications for the tribe and its members.

Additional Information

The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources for further review.

Relevant Companies

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