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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Assist with Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

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What we know

This order directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a plan for full Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Formal Name

Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Status
Underway
Formal Identifier

January 23, 2025

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Anticipated Impact

This order directs the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate options for full Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and create a plan to assist in that effort. The Lumbee Tribe is currently recognized by the state of North Carolina, but does not receive the funding that Federal recognition would bring. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promised to push for recognition during their presidential campaigns.

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