New Lumbee Recognition Bill Introduced in Congress on January 17, 2025

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January 21, 2025

Photo: Lumbee Tribal Headquarters, Pembroke, North Carolina. At 55,000 members, the Lumbee are the largest Tribe east of the Mississippi. Photo courtesy of the Lumbee Tribe

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Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives form North Carolina introduced the Lumbee Fairness Act last week in Congress, three days before President Trump took office. As President-elect, Trump said he would sign a bill granting the Lumbee Tribe federal recognition if such a bill was put before him.
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North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Latest Bill to Recognize Lumbee Tribe

By Neely Bardwell January 17, 2025, Nativenewsonline.net