· RI legislature · 2026

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

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

Lou Raptakis (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Native Americans

Latest action

02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs