S. 3475In Committee
A bill 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.
Settles the Akwesasne Mohawk land claim in northern New York by approving a negotiated agreement and recognizing certain tribe-owned lands as Indian country
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Settles the Akwesasne Mohawk land claim in northern New York by approving a negotiated agreement and recognizing certain tribe-owned lands as Indian country
Key points
- Authorize disputed land transfers
- Approve settlement agreement
- Recognize tribe owned lands
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-03 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFederal-Indian relationsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersNative AmericansNew York State