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Amendments · HAMDT 98
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 98
An amendment numbered 33 printed in Part A of House Report 119-255 to incorporate the text of H.R. 474 - Lumbee Fairness Act, extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services must develop, in consultation with the tribe, a determination of needs to provide the services for which members of the tribe are eligible.
· LAST ACTION SEP 10
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
SEP 10
“On agreeing to the Rouzer amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment officially recognizes the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina as a federally recognized Indian tribe. This status allows tribal members to access federal programs and services, such as specialized healthcare and education, that are currently available only to other recognized tribes.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Formal Federal Recognition
It establishes the tribe as a sovereign entity under federal law, which is a status the Lumbee have sought for decades.
POINT 02
Eligibility for Federal Benefits
Tribal members gain access to specific federal services in areas like housing, education, and healthcare that are reserved for recognized tribes.
POINT 03
Needs Assessment Mandate
It forces federal agencies to consult directly with the tribe to determine exactly what resources and services are required.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· North Carolina
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSSEP 10
On agreeing to the Rouzer amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
SEP 10
Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Rouzer. (consideration: CR H4196-4197; text: CR H4196-4197)
SEP 10
House Amendment Offered
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 98
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedSep 10, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 98
An amendment numbered 33 printed in Part A of House Report 119-255 to incorporate the text of H.R. 474 - Lumbee Fairness Act, extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and makes its members eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of federally recognized tribes. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services must develop, in consultation with the tribe, a determination of needs to provide the services for which members of the tribe are eligible.
· SUBMITTED SEP 10, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
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DAYS SINCE ACTION
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