H.R. 412 · In committee · Native Americans

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

Sponsor: Jack Bergman (R-MI)

What it does

• Authorizes the Bay Mills Indian Community to transfer, lease, encumber, or convey its real property that is not held in trust by the United States.
• Exempts the United States from liability for losses resulting from the Tribe's transfer of real property.

Official summary

This bill allows the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey its real property that is not held in trust by the United States. The United States shall not be held liable for any loss resulting from a transfer of real property by the tribe.

Latest action

Feb 5, 2025: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee