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H.R.1964

H.R.1964: Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Recognition Act

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About This Bill

Introduced March 28, 2019
Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - Nov. 16, 2020
Introduced in House - March 28, 2019

Bill Summary

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Recognition Act This bill extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes. Members of the tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties in North Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for such services. The Department of the Interior and the Department...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 6 statements associated with H.R.1964.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 17, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov. 16, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 16, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 16, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1964.
Nov. 16, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 16, 2020	Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 16, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5735-5736)
Nov. 16, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5735-5738)
Sept. 30, 2020	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sept. 30, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 30, 2020	Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec. 4, 2019	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 17, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
April 17, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
March 28, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
March 28, 2019	Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.)

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