Provide full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

David Rouzer · North Carolina · Republican

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legislation introduced by Congressman David Rouzer to provide full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

The article says Rouzer introduced legislation to grant the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition and supported its passage in the House.

NDAA Passes House Legislation Includes Lumbee Fairness Act | U.S. Representative
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Evidence

Section 8803 states that federal recognition is extended to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and that general federal Indian laws apply to the tribe and its members.

Congress enacted the Lumbee Fairness Act in Public Law 119-60, which delivered full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

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Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Assessments

delivered same_term

Congress delivered the promised outcome by enacting Public Law 119-60 in December 2025, whose Section 8803 extended federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and applied general federal Indian laws to the tribe and its members. Because the recognition was achieved while David Rouzer was still serving in federal office, this counts as full delivery in the same term rather than later-term or partial credit.

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