VoterlyH.R. 1619: Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from South Carolina · In committee
What this bill does
Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act This bill ratifies and confirms the actions of the Department of the Interior to take into trust approximately 17 acres of land in Cleveland County, North Carolina, for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. The land is made part of the Catawba Reservation. The bill allows gaming on the land taken into trust for the tribe.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-03-08
- Policy area Native Americans
- Cosponsors 5
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] introduced H.R. 1619. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 1619? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1619 do?
Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act This bill ratifies and confirms the actions of the Department of the Interior to take into trust approximately 17 acres of land in Cleveland County, North Carolina, for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. The land is made part of the Catawba …
Who sponsored H.R. 1619?
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (D) of South Carolina is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1619?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1619 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.