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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023

2/6/2024, 1:50 AM

Summary of Bill S 195

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.

Congressional Summary of S 195

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.

Current Status of Bill S 195

Bill S 195 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 14, 2023. Bill S 195 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023.  Bill S 195's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 195

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 195

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Federal-Indian relations
- Indian claims
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Land transfers
- Michigan

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 195

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023
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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