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US HB2916
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elise Stefanik
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AI Summary
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Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in New York State
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Settlement Agreement parties include the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, State of New York, Franklin and Saint Lawrence Counties, Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, and the New York Power Authority
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Ratifies any transfer of land, right-of-way, or easement related to three federal court cases (82-CV-783, 82-CV-1114, and 89-CV-829) involving Mohawk land claims
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Designates lands owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within Settlement Acquisition Areas as "Indian Country" under 18 U.S.C. 1151(a), subject to terms and limitations of the Settlement Agreement
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Applies to both lands already owned by the Tribe on the effective date and lands acquired within Settlement Acquisition Areas after the effective date
Legislative Description
To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Native Americans
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
12/10/2025