H.R.65: To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.

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To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes. 7/8/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 7, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as designated as petitioner number 65 by the Office of Federal Acknowledgment.Permits any group of Indians in Robeson and adjoining counties, North Carolina, whose members are not enrolled in the Tribe to petition for acknowledgment of tribal existence. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as members of a federally recognized tribe. Deems, for purposes of delivery of such services, those members of the Tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland [...]

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07/08/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No. 110-409. Additional views filed.
07/08/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 865.
04/24/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/12/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
06/07/2007 - Rule H. Res. 465 passed House.

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07/08/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No. 110-409. Additional views filed.
07/08/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 865.
04/24/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/12/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
06/07/2007 - Rule H. Res. 465 passed House.
06/07/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 465. (consideration: CR H6151-6161 text of measure as reported in House: CR H6151)
06/07/2007 - H.AMDT.250 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H651-6152 text: CR H6151-6152) Amendment in the nature of a substitute
06/07/2007 - H.AMDT.250 Rules amendment (A001) modified by unanimous consent.
06/07/2007 - H.AMDT.250 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to without objection.
06/07/2007 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6158)
06/07/2007 - Mr. McHenry moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H6159-6160)
06/07/2007 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6159)
06/07/2007 - On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 152 - 237 (Roll no. 446).
06/07/2007 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 128 (Roll no. 447).
06/07/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/07/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 465. (consideration: CR H6151-6161; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6151)
06/07/2007 - H.AMDT.250 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H651-6152; text: CR H6151-6152) Amendment in the nature of a substitute
06/07/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 65 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
06/07/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 65.
06/07/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry 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 new sections: Sec. 4, No bar to administrative recognition; and Sec. 5, Effective date.
06/06/2007 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 465 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 65 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
05/22/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-164.
05/22/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
04/25/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/25/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 7.
04/18/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.
01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.