The bill, H. 5196, is a resolution from the South Carolina House of Representatives that congratulates the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina for being formally added to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' list of federally recognized tribes. This recognition, which occurred on January 30, 2026, marks the end of a 137-year struggle that began in 1888. The resolution highlights the significance of this achievement, as it grants Lumbee Tribe members access to federal services and benefits, including funding for housing, healthcare, and education, while also creating economic opportunities for the tribe and the surrounding community.

The resolution expresses the collective support of the South Carolina House for the Lumbee Tribe's successful efforts and acknowledges the tribe's status as the largest in North Carolina and east of the Mississippi River, with over 56,000 members. It concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to Lumbee Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery, celebrating this historic milestone for the tribe.