Lumbee Fairness Act passes House, heads to Senate

Lumbee Fairness Act passes House, heads to Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBTW) -- The Lumbee Fairness Act has officially passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Mark Harris (R-NC) said Wednesday. The Lumbee Fairness Act, which seeks to grant the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina full federal recognition, would also make its members residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties in North [...]

Lumbee Fairness Act included in final version of NDAA

The Lumbee Fairness Act — granting the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition after decades of attempts — is included in the final National Defense Authorization Act headed for House and Senate votes. Support spans most of N.C.’s delegation, though opposition remains from other tribes concerned about the recognition process.