Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act

Federal recognition— Federal recognition is extended to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina.

Applicability of laws— All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) shall be applicable to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and members of that Tribe.

In general— Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to—

Service area— For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina.

In general— As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe.

Determination of membership— The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution).

Maintenance of roll— The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section.

Member— The term member means an individual duly enrolled in the roll of the Tribe described in section 4.

Secretary— The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.

Tribe— The term Tribe means the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina.