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.

Senate Bill

S. 3859

119th Congress

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.

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Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

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Summary

This bill would change the rules about who can become a member of the Catawba Indian Nation in the future. It modifies a 1993 law that settled land claims involving the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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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.

This bill would change the rules about who can become a member of the Catawba Indian Nation in the future. It modifies a 1993 law that settled land claims involving the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina.

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This bill would change the rules about who can become a member of the Catawba Indian Nation in the future. It modifies a 1993 law that settled land claims involving the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina.

Bill Number: 3859
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 3859
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This bill would change the rules about who can become a member of the Catawba Indian Nation in the future. It modifies a 1993 law that settled land claims involving the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina.

Data from Congress.gov

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change the rules about who can become a member of the Catawba Indian Nation in the future. It modifies a 1993 law that settled land claims involving the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill amends the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act, which was originally passed in 1993.
It specifically changes provisions related to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for consideration.
The original 1993 law resolved disputes over land claims involving the Catawba Tribe in South Carolina.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the Catawba Indian Nation and individuals who may seek to become tribal members in the future. By changing membership rules, it could determine who is eligible to join the tribe and access tribal benefits, services, and rights going forward.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3859, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3859

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