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H.R.27: Lumbee Recognition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about native americans
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2011
- See the eleven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
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Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) |