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Bishop Meets with Lumbee Following Historic Recognition Vote

November 17, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-09) welcomed Lumbee tribal members to Washington in recognition of the historic passage of the Lumbee Recognition Act by the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Great to have members of the Lumbee Tribe, who have fought for decades for the passage of this Act to join me in Washington for this historic day. The Lumbee Recognition Act will award full rights the Lumbee deserve," said Rep. Bishop. "I urge my Senate colleagues to quickly pass similar legislation to send it to President Trump for his promised signature. The Lumbee have waited far too long for recognition," concluded Bishop.

The Lumbee Recognition Act passed the House unanimously on November 16, 2020.

More information on the act can be found here.