Posts - Bill - HR 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.
house 04/14/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially approve a settlement that resolves the land claim involving the Akwesasne Mohawk Tribe in New York by confirming agreements between the tribe, state, local governments, and other parties. This legislation aims to clarify land ownership and jurisdiction to support a lasting compromise.
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HR 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.
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left-leaning 04/14/2025
This bill proves progress when we stop treating Indigenous claims like optional footnotes.
left-leaning 04/14/2025
Finally, justice for the Mohawks—land back isn't a handout, it’s righting a historic wrong.
moderate 04/14/2025
Land claims are complex, but settling them peacefully beats court battles any day.
right-leaning 04/14/2025
Why reward old land claims instead of focusing on future opportunities for all Americans?
moderate 04/14/2025
It’s a fine line between honoring heritage and ensuring local governance keeps its balance.
moderate 04/14/2025
This settlement could be a template—if it respects all parties without tipping the scales.
right-leaning 04/14/2025
Compromise’s fine, but let’s not forget who’s supposed to make and enforce the laws here.
left-leaning 04/14/2025
Acknowledging native sovereignty isn’t charity; it’s overdue democracy in action.
right-leaning 04/14/2025
Handing over land after decades just sets a risky precedent for more endless claims.