Sen. Kay Hagan (D-North Carolina) and Sen. Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) introduced a bill to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

The Lumbees were identified as Indians by an act of Congress in 1956. The termination-era law, however, prevents the Lumbees from receiving federal benefits and services.

S.1735 lifts the prohibition and recognizes the tribe. It's similar to a bill the House passed in June.

Get the Story:
Lumbee recognition bill submitted to Senate (The Fayetteville Observer 10/2)
Press Release: BURR, HAGAN INTRODUCE LUMBEE RECOGNITION BILL IN U.S. SENATE (Sen. Hagen 10/1)
Burr, Hagan Introduce Lumbee Recognition Bill (Sen. Burr 10/1)

Lumbee Recognition Bills:
H.R.31 | H.R.839

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