H.R. 31 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Lumbee Recognition Act
H.R. 31 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Mike McIntyre with 185 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 185
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Prohibits the tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike McIntyre (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 160 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72. (Jun 9, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 3, 2009 · Passed240–179 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 3, 2009 · Failed197–224
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Native Americans bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 39: A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze".
- H.J.Res. 40: Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009
- H.R. 725: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009
- H.R. 1061: Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act
- S. 1448: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the…
- S. 2906: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving…
- S. 3903: A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.
- H.R. 4445: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act
- H.R. 3742: To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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