Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023
This bill resolves historical land claims by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) in Michigan. It provides $33.9 million in compensation to KBIC for federal government actions that deprived them of 2,743 acres of "Reservation Swamp Lands" and 1,333-2,720 acres of "Reservation Canal Lands" without just compensation. The settlement extinguishes KBIC’s legal claims to these lands, clears title for current non-Indian owners, and prohibits using the funds for gaming purposes. The tribe may use the payment for government services, economic development, or land acquisition, while ensuring current landowners gain secure ownership.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2023
Last action Feb 21, 2023
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Feb 21, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
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Jan 31, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Jan 31, 2023
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Jack Bergman
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