A bill to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956.

2/7/2025, 11:57 AM

Summary of Bill S 107

Bill 119 s 107 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956. The Lumbee Act of 1956 currently recognizes the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina as a Native American tribe, but does not grant them full federal recognition. This lack of federal recognition has limited the tribe's access to certain benefits and resources that federally recognized tribes receive.

The proposed amendment in Bill 119 s 107 seeks to grant the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition. This would allow the tribe to access federal funding for healthcare, education, and other essential services. It would also give the tribe the ability to enter into government-to-government relationships with the United States.

Supporters of the bill argue that granting the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition is long overdue and would help address historical injustices faced by the tribe. Opponents of the bill may argue that granting federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe could set a precedent for other non-federally recognized tribes to seek similar recognition. Overall, Bill 119 s 107 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to greatly impact the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and improve their access to essential resources and services.

Current Status of Bill S 107

Bill S 107 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill S 107 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 16, 2025.  Bill S 107's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of January 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 107

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 107

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 107

A bill to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956.A bill to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 107

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
Ted Budd
Ted Budd
North Carolina(Republican)
Mark R. Warner
Mark R. Warner
Virginia(Democrat)
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
Virginia(Democrat)
Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
New Hampshire(Democrat)
Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
New Hampshire(Democrat)

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