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US HB3255

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hillary Scholten

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Affirms federal recognition of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan, a tribe comprising 19 bands that historically occupied territory in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties in western Michigan

  • Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to Indians and federally recognized tribes, with a designated service area covering the five western Michigan counties

  • Requires the Tribe to submit a membership roll to the Secretary of the Interior within 18 months of enactment as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits

  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust for the Tribe's benefit within Muskegon, Newaygo, or Oceana Counties, and authorizes additional trust land acquisitions in Kent and Ottawa Counties

  • Establishes an 18-month deadline for the Secretary to make final written determinations on tribal requests for land to be taken into trust, with such land eligible to be designated as part of the Tribe's reservation upon request

Legislative Description

Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025

Native Americans

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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