S. 107: Lumbee Fairness Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-05 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-275. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Lumbee Fairness Act
This bill 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.
Members of the tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland Counties in North Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for such services.
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.
Interior may take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.
Finally, North Carolina must exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on North Carolina lands owned by, or held in trust for, the Lumbee Tribe or any dependent Indian community of the tribe unless jurisdiction is transferred to the United States pursuant to an agreement between the tribe and the state.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA 2025-01-23 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA 2025-01-23 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH 2025-01-24 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH 2025-01-28 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV 2025-02-03 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC 2025-02-05 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK 2025-02-18 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ 2025-02-18 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT 2025-02-18 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD 2025-02-18 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2025-03-03 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT 2025-03-05 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE 2025-03-25 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA 2025-04-29 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI 2025-05-08 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2025-05-08 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI 2025-06-30 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD 2025-07-30 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2025-10-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 107 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 107?
S. 107 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Lumbee Fairness Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 107 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).