Grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Lumbee Fairness Act?
The Lumbee Fairness Act is currently in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs following a hearing held on November 4, 2025. The committee members must now decide whether to advance the bill to the full Senate, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to hold a vote. This bill has seen no recorded action since November 4, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Lumbee Fairness Act (S. 107 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 521 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 521 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Thomas Tillis (R-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.