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Lumbee Tribe Recognition: New Federal Rights and Services

This act officially recognizes the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, granting its members access to federal services and benefits, such as healthcare and education. This change will make it easier for them to utilize programs intended for recognized Native American tribes, impacting their daily lives and access to support.
Key points
Official federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe.
Tribe members will gain access to all federal services and benefits available to other recognized Native American tribes.
Authorization for the federal government to take land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
North Carolina retains jurisdiction over criminal offenses and civil actions on tribal lands, unless jurisdiction is transferred.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-11-01
86%
For 357
Against 59
Abstain 1
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2758
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
Voting date: 2021-11-01
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 341
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lumbee Recognition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2758.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe.
  • Tribe members will gain access to all federal services and benefits available to other recognized Native American tribes.
  • Authorization for the federal government to take land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
  • North Carolina retains jurisdiction over criminal offenses and civil actions on tribal lands, unless jurisdiction is transferred.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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