S. 420 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Lumbee Acknowledgment Act of 2003
S. 420 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Lumbee Acknowledgment Act of 2003, was introduced on Feb 14, 2003, sponsored by Elizabeth Dole with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Lumbee Acknowledgment Act of 2003 - Amends Federal law designating a certain group of Indians as the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina to acknowledge the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Declares the Tribe and its members eligible for all programs, services, and benefits (including privileges and immunities) provided by the Federal Government to Indian tribes and their members.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Lumbee Recognition Act
Sponsor
Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419. (Nov 25, 2003)
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- S. 162: Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2003
- S. 222: Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003
- S. 246: A bill to provide that certain Bureau of Land Management land shall be held in trust for the…
- S. 523: Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004
- H.R. 2489: Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act
- H.R. 3504: To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to redesignate the American…
- H.R. 884: Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act
- H.R. 3846: Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 4115: To amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to be…
- S. 1421: Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act
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