To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4463
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Native Americans
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-03: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T23:41:29Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 4463
Purpose
This legislation amends the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 to modify rules for future tribal membership enrollment.
Key Provisions
- The bill targets subsection (d) of section 7 in the 1993 Act.
- It removes the existing requirement that an individual must be a lineal descendant of someone on the final base membership roll and must have maintained ongoing political relations with the Tribe to qualify for enrollment.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The amendment eliminates the restriction on membership criteria previously tied to descent from the base roll and continued political ties.
- This opens the possibility for broader enrollment standards determined by the Tribe, without the prior federal limitations.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: May affect federal oversight of tribal enrollment processes, potentially involving the Bureau of Indian Affairs in updated membership determinations.
- On citizens: Could expand eligibility for individuals seeking membership in the Catawba Indian Tribe, altering access to associated benefits or rights.
- On international relations: No direct effects identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina and its current and potential members.
- The U.S. federal government, particularly agencies handling Native American affairs.
- The state of South Carolina, due to the tribe's land claims history.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- This change touches on tribal sovereignty by adjusting federal constraints on how the Tribe defines its membership, a core element of self-governance.
- It may raise questions about consistency with prior settlement agreements under the 1993 Act.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14], Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-03: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 2026-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-02: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751)
- 2026-06-02: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751)
- 2026-06-02: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4463.
- 2026-06-02: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3751-3752)
- 2026-06-02: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2026-04-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 503.
- 2026-04-02: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-583.
- 2026-04-02: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-583.
- 2026-02-11: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-02-11: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-02-11: Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- 2025-09-09: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2025-09-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Bill Versions
- An Act To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (4 pages)
- To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. — issued 2025-07-16 — PDF (2 pages)
- An Act To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. — issued 2026-06-03 — PDF (2 pages)
- To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. — issued 2026-04-02 — PDF (4 pages)