Bill · H.R. 412· House(119-HR-412)
To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill provides authorization for the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to manage its own land. It allows the Tribe to transfer, lease, encumber, or convey its interest in real property without needing further federal approval. However, this authority only applies to property that is not held in trust by the United States for the Tribe's benefit. The bill specifically excludes any lands held in trust from these provisions. Additionally, it addresses the liability of the United States regarding these land transactions.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill empowers the Bay Mills Indian Community with greater autonomy over their non-trust land assets.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill increases tribal sovereignty by allowing the Bay Mills Indian Community to manage and convey its own non-trust land without federal oversight.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+4
The bill shifts authority from the federal government to the tribal government regarding the management of non-trust real property.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Autonomy for the Tribe: The Tribe can transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey its interest in real property without needing further authorization or approval from the government, provided the land is not held in trust (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Scope of Land Use: The Tribe is still prohibited from transferring, leasing, encumbering, or conveying any lands or interests in lands that are held in trust by the United States for its benefit (Section 1(b)).
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Liability Protections for the Government: The United States is not held liable to any party, including the Tribe or its agents, for any loss resulting from land transactions made under this Act, unless the United States is a party to the transaction or liable under other laws (Section 1(c)).
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+6Good For Rural Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Affordable Housing+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1/29/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan