Posts - Bill - HR 412 To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

house 01/15/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing legislation to empower the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan to manage their own land by allowing them to transfer, lease, or convey property without needing further authorization, as long as the land is not held in trust by the U.S. government. This respects the Tribe's autonomy over their land, while maintaining protections over trust lands.

HR 412 - To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

Views

left-leaning 01/15/2025

Empowering tribes to manage their own land—progress we can all get behind.

right-leaning 01/15/2025

About time the red tape was cut so tribes can use their land as they see fit.

moderate 01/15/2025

Seems fair, but let's make sure tribal sovereignty is truly respected.

moderate 01/15/2025

Important to ensure transparency and protect cultural lands.

right-leaning 01/15/2025

As long as taxpayers aren't footing the bill, let them have at it.

left-leaning 01/15/2025

Great step forward, but let's ensure the tribe actually benefits from this change.

right-leaning 01/15/2025

Land rights are property rights—let them thrive independently.

left-leaning 01/15/2025

Finally, some autonomy for Native communities; it's about time!

moderate 01/15/2025

Could be a win for both the tribe and local development, if done right.