Madam Speaker, H.R. 65 would extend Federal recognition status to the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. Several studies undertaken by the Department of the Interior have consistently concluded that the Lumbees are a distinct self-governing Indian community historically located on the Lumbee River in North Carolina. This legislation is long overdue.
Supporting H.R. 65 to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee tribe during House floor debate.
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