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Sec. 4 · H.R. 5327

Federal recognition

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(a) Federal recognition (1) In general Federal recognition is extended to the Tribe. (2) Applicability of laws All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101)), that are not inconsistent with this Act shall be applicable to the Tribe and Tribal members. (b) Federal services and benefits (1) In general On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and Tribal members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian Tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe. (2) Service area For the purpose of the delivery of Federal services to Tribal members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of the counties of Nottoway, Southampton, Sussex, Surry, Isle of Wight, Franklin, and Dinwiddie in Virginia.

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