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HB 1525 Tribal Land Repatriation Program and Fund; created, report.

Introduced by: Paul E. Krizek | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Tribal Land Repatriation Program and Fund created. Establishes the Tribal Land Repatriation Program and Fund, administered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, for the purpose of funding grants to Indian tribes for purchase and repatriation of land. The bill defines "tribe" as the Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Rappahannock, Upper Mattaponi, Nansemond, Monacan Indian Nation, Cheroenhaka (Nottoway), Nottoway of Virginia, Patawomeck, or any other Indian tribe recognized by the federal government or by the Commonwealth. The bill directs the Secretary to develop an application process by which tribes may apply for grants from the Fund and to develop criteria for the monetary amount of grants to be awarded from the Fund. The Secretary would issue grants on a pro rata basis based on the amount in the Fund.


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