Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act

This bill grants federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Virginia, making it the first federally recognized tribe in the state. It establishes the tribe's membership based on its existing rolls, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to hold tribal land in trust (within Southampton County), and ensures the tribe qualifies for federal services and benefits. The bill explicitly prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities under federal law, while preserving existing hunting, fishing, and water rights. This recognition directly affects the tribe's 300+ enrolled members and their 263-acre reservation land.