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DemocratBill · H.R. 10435· House(119-HR-10435)

Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Recognition Act

Rep. Gonzalez
Age: 59 years
Texas
Introduced
9/16/2026
Last activity
9/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Vicente Gonzalez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Native Americans
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill extends Federal recognition to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. It makes general Federal laws that apply to Indians and Indian Tribes applicable to the Tribe and its members. The legislation establishes that the Tribe and its members are eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian Tribes. It requires the Tribe to submit its membership roll to the Secretary of the Interior for verification within a specific timeline. Finally, it outlines the governing documents and the governing body of the Tribe.

Yes

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8

    The bill extends Federal recognition and grants eligibility for all federal services and benefits to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas and its members.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7

    The bill extends Federal recognition and eligibility for federal services and benefits, including healthcare, to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas and its members.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6

    Extending federal recognition to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas ensures equal legal standing and inclusion alongside other federally recognized tribes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.