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H.R. 21 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Lumbee Recognition Act

H.R. 21 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by Mike McIntyre with 211 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 4, 2005
Co-sponsors
211
Policy area
Native Americans

What it does

Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mike McIntyre (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 166 Democrats, 45 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 4, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Resources. (Jan 4, 2005)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 21 (109th Congress): Lumbee Recognition Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-21/lumbee-recognition-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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