Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB411

Introduced
1/15/25  

Caption

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of the Interior to transfer funds to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) in Baraga County, Michigan, in order to settle the KBIC's land claims and clear title to those lands.The KBIC may use these funds for any lawful purpose except to acquire land for gaming.

Impact

The bill proposes a transfer of $33.9 million to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, which can be utilized for a variety of purposes, including governmental services, economic development, and natural resources protection. However, the Community is restricted from using these funds for acquiring land for gaming purposes. This allocation aims to empower the Community economically while ensuring that they receive recognition and compensation for the land injustices they have suffered.

Summary

House Bill 411, titled the 'Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025', aims to provide compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for lands that were taken without just compensation by the United States. These lands, located within the boundaries of the L'Anse Indian Reservation, were guaranteed to the Community under a treaty signed in 1854. The bill acknowledges historical injustices and seeks to rectify past inequities faced by the Community.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding the bill may involve the historical context of land claims and the ongoing relationship between Native American communities and the federal government. While proponents of the bill support the restitution of rights and compensation to the Community, there may be debate regarding the implications for current landowners who hold interests in the Reservation Swamp Lands and Canal Lands. The bill extinguishes all claims the Community has against current owners, which might lead to differing opinions on fairness and justice in this context.

Congress_id

119-HR-411

Policy_area

Native Americans

Introduced_date

2025-01-15

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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