S.1735 - Lumbee Recognition Act

A bill to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Lumbee Recognition Act as introduced.
  • Short: Lumbee Recognition Act as reported to senate.

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1/20/2010--Reported to Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Makes the Tribe an
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1/20/2010--Reported to Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as members of a federally recognized tribe. Deems, for purposes of the delivery of such services, Tribe members residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties in North Carolina to be residing on or near an Indian reservation. Allows land to be taken into trust for the Lumbee Tribe. Requires treating an application to take land located in Robeson County, North Carolina, into trust as an "on reservation" trust acquisition under regulations concerning land acquisitions. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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06/06/10
Statement on the Lumbee Tribal Council's Action to Sever Ties with ...

We will continue to work hard toward the ratification of S. 1735, the Lumbee Recognition Bill that is currently before the Senate. We will continue to assist Lumbees who want to know more about what their tribal government is doing and ...

Source: Lumbee Sovereignty Coalition
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06/04/10
URGENT Action Alert: Call your Senators NOW about the Lumbee ...

Please use the next few weeks to contact your U.S. Senator to ask for support for the Lumbee Recognition Bills, H.R. 31 and S. 1735. North Carolina Senators Burr and Hagan support the bills but need to take more action in the next month ...

Source: Lumbee Sovereignty Coalition
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06/02/10
URGENT Action Alert: Call your Senators NOW about the Lumbee ...

Please use the next few weeks to contact your U.S. Senator to ask for support for the Lumbee Recognition Bills, H.R. 31 and S. 1735. North Carolina Senators Burr and Hagan support the bills but need to take more action in the next month ...

Source: Lumbee Sovereignty Coalition
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