Bill · H.R. 2916· House(119-HR-2916)
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.
- Introduced
- 4/14/2025
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Elise Stefanik
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is about approving and confirming a settlement agreement to resolve a land claim involving the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in New York. It involves the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the State of New York, local counties, local towns, and the New York Power Authority. The legislation also approves any land, right-of-way, or easement transfers that are part of specific listed court cases. Furthermore, it designates certain lands owned or acquired by the tribe within specific areas as Indian Country. As your analyst, I want to make sure our elected officials are held accountable for these land decisions that impact our communities.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically resolves land claims and establishes Indian Country for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill resolves long-standing land claims for the Akwesasne Mohawk Tribe, aiding in tribal sovereignty and land rights.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill establishes specific lands as Indian Country, clarifying jurisdictional land management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1: This provision authorizes and confirms the Settlement Agreement and specific land transfers to resolve longstanding court cases, which brings finality and resolution to the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the State of New York, local counties and towns, and the New York Power Authority.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: Certain lands owned or acquired by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas will become Indian Country, which could create concerns or burdens for local residents and jurisdictions regarding property rules and governance, as outlined by the terms of the Settlement Agreement.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+9
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+5
- 6/3/2026
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- 12/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 12/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2916.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5085-5086)
- Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 10/31/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-355.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.
- 9/17/2025
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 6/11/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 4/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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