HJR78 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Nathaniel LedbetterArnold MooneyRitchie Whorton

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Cherokee Nation of Alabama, federal government urged to recognize

Summary

A resolution in the Alabama Legislature urging the federal government to recognize the Cherokee Nation of Alabama as an American Indian tribe.

What This Bill Does

It states historical ties and contributions of Cherokee people in Alabama and references a 1999 petition to federal authorities. It publicly urges official recognition by the federal government. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Solicitor’s Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Federal Acknowledgment.

Who It Affects

• Cherokee Nation of Alabama – seeks official recognition from the federal government as an American Indian tribe.
• Federal agencies involved in recognizing tribes (Office of the Solicitor and BIA Office of Federal Acknowledgment) – urged to recognize the Cherokee Nation of Alabama and take action.

Key Provisions

• Urges the federal government to officially recognize the Cherokee Nation of Alabama as an American Indian tribe.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Federal Acknowledgment.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative