S 2160 · in committee · niche

Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025

What this bill does

This bill restores federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, a Native American tribe in Michigan.
The tribe and its members become eligible for federal services and benefits available to recognized tribes.
The Department of Interior must acquire and hold land in trust for the tribe in specified Michigan counties.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How might federal recognition affect the Michigan counties where the Interior Department will acquire trust land in terms of local tax revenue and jurisdiction?
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What specific federal services and benefits would become available to Grand River Bands members, and what would be the estimated annual cost to the federal government?
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Why did the Grand River Bands lose federal recognition initially, and what evidence demonstrates they meet current criteria for restoration?

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