Rep. Spanberger Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Federal Recognition for Virginia Patawomeck Tribe
September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today led the introduction of bipartisan legislation to federally recognize the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia.
More than 2,600 members are enrolled in the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia -- and approximately 70 percent of these members live in Stafford County. In 2010, the Commonwealth of Virginia granted stat . . .
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today led the introduction of bipartisan legislation to federally recognize the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia.
More than 2,600 members are enrolled in the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia -- and approximately 70 percent of these members live in Stafford County. In 2010, the Commonwealth of Virginia granted stat . . .