Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance for Life
Posted in News on Jun 4th, 2009
On Wednesday, June 2, the House of Representatives passed HR 1385, The Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009. By voice vote, the bill was passed and will be sent to the Senate for further action.
Congressman Jim Moran (D-8th), the bill’s chief sponsor, spoke passionately on the House floor for [...]
Posted in News on Apr 22nd, 2009
On April 22, 2009, H.R. 1385, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009, was passed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. This positions the legislation to be considered by the full House.
VITAL appreciates Chairman Rahall and the Committee’s swift action in favor of Virginia’s Indians, said Virginia Congressman Jim [...]
Posted in News on Mar 22nd, 2009
On March 18, Chairman Nick Rahall convened a hearing before the House Committee on Natural Resources for The Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 (H.R. 1385).
A delegation of tribal representatives traveled to Washington D.C. to support the witnesses testifying on behalf of the legislation.
Governor Timothy Kaine spoke first in [...]
Posted in News on Dec 6th, 2008
Congressman Jim Moran has written a commentary about the annual tribute to the Governor of Virginia on Thanksgiving Day.
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