The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has secured recognition from the federal government, more than 137 years since it first petitioned Congress for recognition. President Trump formalized the move on Thursday when he signed the Lumbee Fairness Act as part of the $901 billion military spending bill. The Lumbee Tribe is now the largest east of the Mississippi River, with nearly 60,000 members. They’ll now have access to federal resources from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including support for education, housing and healthcare.