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.
Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement
This bill has passed the House and is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. It is currently moving through the legislative process following recent hearings. There are no companion bills listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has already passed the House and approves an agreement that local, state, and tribal leaders have already signed.
Key Points
- This bill officially approves a deal to settle long-standing legal fights over land in northern New York. The agreement involves the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the state government, and local counties.
- It confirms that certain lands owned or bought by the tribe in specific areas will be legally recognized as tribal land. This gives the tribe more authority over how that land is used and managed.
- The deal ends several lawsuits that have been going on since the 1980s. By settling these claims, the tribe and local towns can move forward with clear rules about land ownership and rights.
- The plan includes cooperation between the tribe and local towns like Fort Covington and Bombay. This helps ensure that everyone involved agrees on the new land boundaries and responsibilities.
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Milestones
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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.
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