To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

# HR 412 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 412 would give the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan legal permission to sell, lease, or transfer land that it owns outright—rather than land held in federal trust. The bill also shields the U.S. government from liability if the tribe's property transfer results in financial losses.

Currently, tribes face certain restrictions on what they can do with their non-trust lands, and this bill would remove those restrictions for Bay Mills specifically. **Who It Affects:** The Bay Mills Indian Community, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, would be the primary beneficiary. The bill could indirectly affect any parties interested in purchasing or leasing tribal land, as well as local and state governments in Michigan where the tribe operates. **Current Status:** The bill is sponsored by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is a relatively narrow bill affecting one specific tribe's property rights rather than broad Native American policy.