Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025
Official title: A bill to provide compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the taking without just compensation of land by the United States inside the exterior boundaries of the L'Anse Indian Reservation that were guaranteed to the Community under a treaty signed in 1854, and for other purposes.
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Passed the SenateWhat Happened in Congress?
December 11, 2025
- SenatePassed with no objection (unanimous consent)
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This Bill Does
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.
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- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
- House floor actionsReceived in the House.
- Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8688-8689; text: CR S8688-8689)
- Floor Vote
- Passed the Senate
- SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-70.
- SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Introduced
- Committee
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