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HR 474 · in committee · significant

Lumbee Fairness Act

What this bill does

  • This bill grants federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
  • Lumbee Tribe members become eligible for federal services and benefits available to recognized tribes.
  • The Interior and Health and Human Services Departments must assess tribal needs and coordinate service delivery.

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  1. 01

    How might federal recognition change the Lumbee Tribe's access to healthcare, education, and economic resources compared to their current status?

  2. 02

    What specific federal services and benefits would become available to Lumbee Tribe members, and how would the government fund these new obligations?

  3. 03

    What assessment process will the Interior and Health and Human Services Departments use to determine the tribe's needs, and who will oversee implementation?

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Sponsor · R-NC-7

David Rouzer

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Introduced 2025-01-16

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-16 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  2. 2025-01-16 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-01-16 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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