Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 4463 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC) (Introduced 07/16/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.85 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/03/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (04/02/2026)
This bill revises tribal membership requirements for the Catawba Indian Nation (a tribe in South Carolina).
The Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 explicitly restricted the tribe’s future membership to lineal descendants of people on the final base membership roll who maintained continuous political relations with the tribe. This bill removes these membership criteria and allows the tribe to determine its membership. (The tribe uses three base membership rolls and anyone who wants to be enrolled must prove lineal descent from someone listed on one of these base membership rolls.)
119 HR 4463 EH: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4463
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
1.Future membership of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South CarolinaSubsection (d) of section 7 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–116), is amended by striking ; however, in no event may an individual be enrolled as a tribal member unless the individual is a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll and has continued to maintain political relations with the Tribe. Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4463 IH: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4463IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 16, 2025Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
1.Future membership of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South CarolinaSubsection (d) of section 7 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–116), is amended by striking ; however, in no event may an individual be enrolled as a tribal member unless the individual is a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll and has continued to maintain political relations with the Tribe.
103 HR 4463 : To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4463IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 3, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.1.Future membership of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South CarolinaSubsection (d) of section 7 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–116), is amended by striking ; however, in no event may an individual be enrolled as a tribal member unless the individual is a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll and has continued to maintain political relations with the Tribe.Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
103 HR 4463 RH: To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 503119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4463[Report No. 119–583]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 16, 2025Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesApril 2, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Moore of North Carolina and Mr. McDowellApril 2, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.1.Future membership of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South CarolinaSubsection (d) of section 7 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–116), is amended by striking ; however, in no event may an individual be enrolled as a tribal member unless the individual is a lineal descendant of a person on the final base membership roll and has continued to maintain political relations with the Tribe.April 2, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/16/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 09/04/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. |
| 09/09/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 02/11/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged |
| 02/11/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/11/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 04/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-583. |
| 04/02/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-583. |
| 04/02/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 503. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3751-3752) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4463. |
| 06/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3751) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/03/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 06/03/2026 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/02/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/11/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/11/2026 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/16/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Native Americans
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