S 642

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025

Summary

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025 This 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.

Bill status

Status
Passed Senate
Sponsor
Sen. Gary C. Peters [D-MI]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Native Americans
Introduced
2025-02-19
Latest action
2025-12-15: Held at the desk.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-12-15: Held at the desk.
  • 2025-12-15: Received in the House.
  • 2025-12-15: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2025-12-11: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8688-8689; text: CR S8688-8689)
  • 2025-12-11: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.