Lumbee Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2025-12-03T12:38:56Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 107 Lumbee Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/3/2025, 12:38 PM

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.

Congressional Summary of S 107

Lumbee Fairness Act

This bill extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes.

Members of the tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland Counties in North Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for such services.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services must develop, in consultation with the tribe, a determination of needs to provide the services for which members of the tribe are eligible.

Interior may take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.

Finally, North Carolina must 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 unless jurisdiction is transferred to the United States pursuant to an agreement between the tribe and the state.

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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 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of November 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 107

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 107

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Federal-Indian relations

- Indian lands and resources rights

- North Carolina

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 107

A bill to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956.

Comments

Caroline Godfrey

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10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about all the details of this bill, but from what I understand, it seems like it could have negative consequences. It's important to really look into the potential impacts before making any decisions. I'm concerned about how this bill could affect the Lumbee community and other groups involved. #UnitedStatesSBill107 #LumbeeAct #politics