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This bill amends the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 by modifying the tribe's membership criteria. Specifically, the bill removes the existing language that required tribal membership to be limited to lineal descendants of individuals on the final base membership roll who have continuously maintained political relations with the tribe. By deleting this restrictive clause, the bill appears to potentially broaden the tribe's ability to enroll new members, though the exact implications would depend on the tribe's subsequent membership policies. The Catawba Indian Tribe is a Native American tribe located in South Carolina, and this legislation represents a modification to how the tribe can define its membership, which could have significant implications for tribal identity, governance, and potential future enrollment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4463/all-info