HR 31
111th Congress
House
Native Americans
Federal-Indian relations
Gambling
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
North Carolina
State and local government operations
Lumbee Recognition Act
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20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2009
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.
Jun 8, 2009
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 4, 2009
Received in the Senate.
Jun 3, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2009
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll No. 297). (text: CR H6115)
Jun 3, 2009
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 224 (Roll no. 296).
Jun 3, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new sentence regarding the verification by the Secretary of the Interior that persons on the Lumbee base rolls are descendants of Cheraw for delivery of Federal services.
Jun 3, 2009
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H6120-6122; text: CR H6120)
Jun 3, 2009
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6120)
Jun 3, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 31.
Jun 3, 2009
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 31 and H.R. 1385. General debate for each bill is limited to 1 hour equally divided and controlled. For H.R. 1385, specified amendments are in order. For each bill, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Jun 3, 2009
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 490. (consideration: CR H6115-6122)
Jun 2, 2009
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 490 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 31 and H.R. 1385. General debate for both bills is limited to 1 hour equally divided and controlled. For H.R. 1385, specified amendments are in order. For each bill, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
May 12, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
May 12, 2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-103.
Apr 22, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 22, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2009
Committee Hearings Held.
Jan 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 6, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2009 | House · vote #297 | On Passage | Passed | 240–179 | See who voted → |
| Jun 3, 2009 | House · vote #296 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 197–224 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 162 | – | Pending |
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Plain-English summary
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.
Requires North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.
Related & companion bills
2
Bill text
4 versions
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- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
46
D
McCollum, Betty
R
Moran, Jerry
Mitchell, Harry
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
D
Smith, Adam
D
Sánchez, Linda T.
D
Thompson, Mike
D
Pallone, Frank
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Schiff, Adam B.
R
Wilson, Joe
R
Capito, Shelley Moore
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Markey, Edward J.
D
Castor, Kathy
D
Cuellar, Henry
D
Larsen, Rick
D
Doggett, Lloyd
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
R
Smith, Christopher H.
D
Green, Al
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
D
Nadler, Jerrold
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
DeGette, Diana
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
D
Matsui, Doris O.
D
Neal, Richard E.
D
Waters, Maxine
Wilson, Charles
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
D
Clyburn, James E.
Delahunt, Bill
R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
D
Kaptur, Marcy
D
Larson, John B.
D
Van Hollen, Chris
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 31: Lumbee Recognition Act. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-31/
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