S 642
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:39 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025, aims to compensate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land taken without fair compensation by the United States. It directs the Department of the Interior to transfer $33.9 million to the community, which they can use for various purposes like government services and economic development, but not for gaming. The bill also extinguishes the community’s claims to specific lands and clarifies ownership for current landowners, resolving a long-standing dispute related to treaties and land patents from the 19th century.
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