HB5732: Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationships of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill reaffirms that the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan are a federally recognized Indian tribe, meaning the federal government officially acknowledges their sovereign status. Federal recognition gives tribes certain legal rights, self-governance powers, and access to federal programs and funding. The bill clarifies and confirms this relationship between the tribe and the federal government. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently in awaiting further action.
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HB5732: Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Hillary Scholten
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
John Moolenaar
Daniel Kildee
Jack Bergman
Lisa McClain
Tim Walberg