They are still seeking Congressional approval .
In 2012 the Department of the Interior , in the final determination on the Brothertown petition found that Congress had terminated their tribal status when it granted them citizenship in 1838 and therefore only Congress could restore their tribal status .
Congress are still seeking Congressional approval .
In 2012 the Department of the Interior , in the final determination on the Brothertown petition found that Congress had terminated their tribal status when it granted them citizenship in 1838 and therefore only Congress could restore their tribal status .