Congress·Passed House·H.R. 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.

Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement

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Next up: The Senate

The House passed this bill in June 2026, and it is now waiting for the Senate to take action. It is not clear if the Senate will schedule a vote on this proposal. Because many bills passed by the House never move forward in the Senate, the future of this legislation remains uncertain.

Legislative Progress

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Very likely to pass

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.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

8 milestones17 actions

Jun 3, 2026Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Dec 10, 2025Senate

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.

Dec 9, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 9, 2025House

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.

Dec 9, 2025

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.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

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.

Bill NumberHR 2916

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

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