Posts - Bill - S 2160 Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025
senate 06/25/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially reaffirm the federal recognition of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan, ensuring they receive the same rights, services, and benefits as other recognized tribes. This legislation clarifies their legal status and supports their ability to strengthen their community and culture.
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S 2160 - Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025
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right-leaning 06/25/2025
Reopening old treaties like it’s a time capsule—does this mean more endless government handouts?
moderate 06/25/2025
Looks like Congress is trying to clear a 26-year backlog—better late than never for the Grand River Bands.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Recognition today, special treatment tomorrow—be careful when history becomes a license for expanded federal intrusion.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
This bill right-weights history’s scales; when will we stop treating Indigenous recognition like an optional extra?
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Does federal recognition come with federal costs? Expect taxpayers to pick up a bigger tab for political correctness.
moderate 06/25/2025
Recognition is a start, but now the tough work begins on making sure it translates into tangible support.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
Finally, justice served after decades of bureaucratic runaround—recognition isn't charity, it's overdue respect.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
Federal recognition means funding social services, education, and housing—not giveaways, but human rights at last.
moderate 06/25/2025
If we’re serious about honoring treaties, this bill is a needed fix to stitch up long-overdue federal acknowledgment.