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Amending Membership Rules for the Catawba Indian Nation

This bill amends the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. It strikes a provision that prohibited individuals from being enrolled as tribal members unless they were lineal descendants of persons on the final base membership roll and maintained political relations with the Tribe.
Key points
Amendment to Section 7(d) of the 1993 Catawba Land Claims Settlement Act.
Removal of the requirement to be a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll.
Removal of the requirement to maintain political relations with the Tribe for enrollment.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3859
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2026-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amendment to Section 7(d) of the 1993 Catawba Land Claims Settlement Act.
  • Removal of the requirement to be a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll.
  • Removal of the requirement to maintain political relations with the Tribe for enrollment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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