Restore federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025?
The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act is currently tracked as S. 2160 in the Senate. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs must hold a hearing or vote on the bill before it can move forward, but most bills of this type do not receive a committee vote and expire without further action. As of June 24, 2025, the bill remains in committee with no scheduled votes.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025 (S. 2160 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5227 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5227 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gary Peters (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.