HB 7997

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 7, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7997
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-07
Summary

Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.

Sponsor
Slater
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-07 Status in_committee
2026-04-07 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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