H.R.27: Lumbee Recognition Act

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Bill Cosponsors

133 (115 Democrats, 18 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, which makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as members of a federally recognized tribe. Deems members of the Tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland Counties in North Carolina to be within the delivery area for such services. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan. 5, 2011

Introduced in the House by Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.)

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