NCGOP Statement on Lumbee Tribe's Federal Recognition

The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) has issued the following statement about the Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition being part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"This moment has been long overdue for the nearly 60,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Today's historic vote fulfills a long-standing promise by the federal government to provide full recognition. We are grateful to President Trump and his administration, as well as our Congressional delegation, for their leadership and efforts to ensure tribal recognition was included in the National Defense Authorization Act. We join in celebration with Tribal Chairman John Lowery and the many members of the Lumbee Tribe who have worked tirelessly for decades to make this day possible," said NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons.