Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to transfer funds to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) in order to settle the KBIC's land claims to the Reservation Swamp Lands and the Reservation Canal Lands and clear title to those lands.

The KBIC may use these funds for any lawful purpose except to acquire land for gaming.

Bill 118 s 195, also known as the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to settle a land claim dispute between the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the federal government.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, located in Michigan, has long sought to reclaim land that they believe was unfairly taken from them in the past. This bill would provide a settlement that would allow the community to regain control of certain lands and resources.

The settlement outlined in the bill includes provisions for the transfer of land back to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, as well as financial compensation for past injustices. The bill also includes measures to ensure that the community has the resources and support needed to effectively manage the land and resources they receive. Overall, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023 aims to provide a fair and just resolution to a long-standing land claim dispute. If passed, this bill would have a significant impact on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and their ability to protect and preserve their cultural heritage and resources.