Bill · H.R. 2929· House(119-HR-2929)
Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act," aims to extend the full measure of the Federal Government-to-government relationship to the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe. It establishes that the Tribe and its members are eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to recognized Indian Tribes, even without a reservation. The bill defines the Tribe's service area across several North Carolina counties. Additionally, it authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe and proclaim a reservation.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+10
The bill provides full federal recognition and access to services for the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill provides essential federal recognition and services to the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe, promoting equity for Native communities.
Does this make housing cost less?+7
The bill authorizes taking land into trust, which can facilitate tribal housing development and stability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Federal Services and Benefits: The Tribe and its members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian Tribes, such as those under the Act of June 18, 1934 (Section 5(a)).
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Land and Reservation Creation: The Secretary is authorized to take land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe and proclaim a reservation (Section 6).
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Defined Service Area: The delivery of Federal services and benefits will cover members within Halifax, Warren, Nash, Franklin, Vance, and Granville counties in North Carolina (Section 5(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+10Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Rural Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8Improves Affordable Housing+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+6Improves Rural Development+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House