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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Passed SenateReported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendment
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Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Slotkin) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill settles land claims by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land taken by the United States without just compensation inside the L'Anse Indian Reservation boundaries guaranteed under the 1854 Treaty with the Chippewa Indians.
Who Benefits and How
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community receives compensation for historical land taking
- Treaty rights are honored through settlement
- Legal certainty is established for the Community
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal government pays settlement compensation
- Resolves historical injustice
Key Provisions
- Compensates for land taken without just compensation
- Based on 1854 Treaty guarantees
- Applies to L'Anse Indian Reservation in Michigan
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Provides compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land taken without just compensation under 1854 treaty.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Settle historical land claims through compensation"
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