Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025

# Summary: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does** This bill would direct the U.S. Department of the Interior to provide financial compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), a Native American tribe in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, to settle longstanding disputes over land claims. The funds would help resolve legal questions about tribal land ownership and clear the title to those properties. The KBIC would have flexibility to use the money for various purposes, with one restriction: they cannot use it to purchase land for gambling operations. **Who It Affects** The legislation primarily affects the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the federal government. The tribe has been seeking resolution of historical land claims in Baraga County, Michigan.

The bill also potentially affects Michigan residents and the broader region by resolving legal uncertainties around tribal lands. **Current Status** The bill has already passed the U.S. Senate as of the time of this summary. It now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bill was sponsored by Senator Gary Peters, a Michigan Democrat.