US SB1132 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 11 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-10-30 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-219.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, which makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as members of a federally recognized tribe. Deems members of the Tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland Counties in North Carolina to be within the delivery area for such services. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the Tribe. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities. Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.

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Title

Lumbee Recognition Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-10-30SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-219.
2013-06-11SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

HB1803 (Related) 2013-05-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.

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