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S.420: Lumbee Recognition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2003
- Latest Major Action Nov. 25, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (5 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lumbee Recognition Act - (Sec. 3) Amends Federal law to extend Federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Allows any group of Indians in Robeson and adjoining counties, North Carolina, whose members are not enrolled in the Tribe as determined under this Act, to petition under the Code of Federal Regulations for acknowledgment of tribal existence. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-336.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-213.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.
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Feb. 14, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Elizabeth H. Dole (R-N.C.) |