To provide compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the taking without just compensation of land by the United States inside the exterior boundaries of the L’Anse Indian Reservation that were guaranteed to the Community under a treaty signed in 1854, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Settles land claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for approximately 4,000 acres taken from the L'Anse Indian Reservation in Michigan without proper compensation. The lands were patented to the State of Michigan under the Swamp Land Act and Canal Land Act despite being within reservation boundaries guaranteed by the 1854 Treaty.
Who Benefits and How
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community receives compensation for lands taken by the United States. The settlement resolves longstanding legal claims and provides certainty for all parties regarding land ownership and rights.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers bear the cost of the settlement compensation. The U.S. acknowledges its historical breach of treaty obligations.
Key Provisions
- Acknowledges taking of 2,743 acres of Swamp Lands and 1,333-2,720 acres of Canal Lands from reservation
- Provides compensation mechanism for the Community
- Settles claims related to the 1854 Treaty of La Pointe
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Settles land claims of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for lands taken without just compensation from the L'Anse Indian Reservation
Who Benefits
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Who Bears Costs
- Federal taxpayers
Key Policy Areas
Tribal Affairs, Land Rights, Settlement
Primary Purpose
Settles land claims of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for lands taken without just compensation from the L'Anse Indian Reservation
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Provide just compensation for historical treaty violations"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Mr. Schatz, without amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Stabenow) introduced the following …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Stakeholder Effects
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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community faces effects in multiple directions
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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