09/19/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"the rigid nature of the administrative recognition process has been a source of delay, frustration and a lingering sense of unfairness."
"I am a sponsor of the Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011."
"The federal recognition process has been fraught with challenges that need to be addressed."
"I would say this is one of those moments we will look back on clearly as a historic turning point."