Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 17: Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia; General Assembly to extend state recognition.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 17 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia; General Assembly to extend state recognition. Primary sponsor: Delores McQuinn (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognition of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia. Extends state recognition to the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia within the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delores McQuinn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Boysko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bryce Reeves | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101492D