Lumbee Tribe Seeks Federal Recognition
Update: 2025-12-19
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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is on the cusp of achieving federal recognition, a goal theyve pursued for decades. This could happen through the National Defense Authorization Act, which the House of Representatives plans to vote on this week. Federal recognition would grant the Lumbee access to crucial benefits like federal funding and the Indian Health Service, and the ability to take land into trust. The tribe has nearly sixty thousand members, making this a significant population impacted by the decision. The Lumbees quest for recognition has been contentious, but they gained a powerful champion in former President Donald Trump. However, not everyone supports this path, with some tribal leaders arguing that a national defense bill is not the appropriate place for such a significant decision.
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