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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.

H.R. 2916 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2916119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 04/14/2025REP. STEFANIKR-NY · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.31 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)NATIVE AMERICANS

1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Stefanik, Elise M. (R-NY) (Introduced 04/14/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.31 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action06/03/2026 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (04/14/2025)

This bill recognizes and settles the Akwesasne land claim in northern New York. (Akwesasne is a Mohawk territory that extends into the United States and Canada, specifically New York, Ontario, and Quebec.)

The bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified settlement agreement entered into by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the State of New York, Franklin and Saint Lawrence Counties in New York, the towns of Fort Covington and Bombay in New York, and the New York Power Authority. (Among its provisions, the settlement agreement restores land rights and provides access to land to SRMT, provides tuition assistance for tribal members to certain postsecondary institutions, and requires the New York Power Authority to make annual payments to SRMT.)

Additionally, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms any transfer of land, right-of-way, or easement that is the subject of claims in specified court cases.

The bill also recognizes as Indian country any land owned or subsequently acquired by SRMT within the settlement acquisition areas. (The term Indian country, for purposes of criminal jurisdiction, generally refers to all lands within a tribal reservation, dependent Indian communities, and tribal allotments.)

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2916 EH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2916

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1.Agreement and transfers authorized, ratified and confirmed The following are hereby authorized, ratified, and confirmed: (1)The Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Settlement Agreement), entered into by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the State of New York, the Counties of Franklin and Saint Lawrence, New York, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, New York, and the New York Power Authority. (2)Any transfer of land, right-of-way, or easement that is the subject of the claims in the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–783); the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–1114); and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the People of the Longhouse at Akwesasne, by Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs v. The State of New York, et al. (89–CV–829).

2.Lands owned by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within settlement acquisition areasThe following shall be Indian Country as defined in section 1151(a) of title 18, United States Code, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Settlement Agreement: (1)Land owned on the effective date of the Settlement Agreement by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas, as defined in the Settlement Agreement. (2)Land acquired by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas after the effective date of the Settlement Agreement. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2916 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2916IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 14, 2025Ms. Stefanik introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo 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.1.Agreement and transfers authorized, ratified and confirmed The following are hereby authorized, ratified, and confirmed:(1)The Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Settlement Agreement), entered into by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the State of New York, the Counties of Franklin and Saint Lawrence, New York, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, New York, and the New York Power Authority.(2)Any transfer of land, right-of-way, or easement that is the subject of the claims in the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–783); the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–1114); and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the People of the Longhouse at Akwesasne, by Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs v. The State of New York, et al. (89–CV–829).2.Lands owned by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within settlement acquisition areasThe following shall be Indian Country as defined in section 1151(a) of title 18, United States Code, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Settlement Agreement:(1)Land owned on the effective date of the Settlement Agreement by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas, as defined in the Settlement Agreement.(2)Land acquired by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas after the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2916IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Agreement and transfers authorized, ratified and confirmed The following are hereby authorized, ratified, and confirmed:(1)The Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Settlement Agreement), entered into by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the State of New York, the Counties of Franklin and Saint Lawrence, New York, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, New York, and the New York Power Authority.(2)Any transfer of land, right-of-way, or easement that is the subject of the claims in the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–783); the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–1114); and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the People of the Longhouse at Akwesasne, by Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs v. The State of New York, et al. (89–CV–829).2.Lands owned by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within settlement acquisition areasThe following shall be Indian Country as defined in section 1151(a) of title 18, United States Code, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Settlement Agreement:(1)Land owned on the effective date of the Settlement Agreement by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas, as defined in the Settlement Agreement.(2)Land acquired by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas after the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 2916 RH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 307119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2916[Report No. 119–355]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 14, 2025Ms. Stefanik introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesOctober 31, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.1.Agreement and transfers authorized, ratified and confirmed The following are hereby authorized, ratified, and confirmed:(1)The Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Settlement Agreement), entered into by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the State of New York, the Counties of Franklin and Saint Lawrence, New York, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, New York, and the New York Power Authority.(2)Any transfer of land, right-of-way, or easement that is the subject of the claims in the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–783); the Canadian Saint Regis Band of Mohawk Indians v. New York et al. (82–CV–1114); and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the People of the Longhouse at Akwesasne, by Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs v. The State of New York, et al. (89–CV–829).2.Lands owned by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within settlement acquisition areasThe following shall be Indian Country as defined in section 1151(a) of title 18, United States Code, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Settlement Agreement:(1)Land owned on the effective date of the Settlement Agreement by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas, as defined in the Settlement Agreement.(2)Land acquired by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within the Settlement Acquisition Areas after the effective date of the Settlement Agreement.October 31, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (19)

DateChamberAll Actions
04/14/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/14/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/14/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
06/04/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
06/11/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
09/17/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
09/17/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
09/17/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
10/31/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-355.
10/31/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-355.
10/31/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.
12/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5085-5086)
12/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2916.
12/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085)
12/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085)
12/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
06/03/2026SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo 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.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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.
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (6)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Indian Affairs Committee06/03/2026 Hearings By (full committee)
Senate - Indian Affairs Committee12/10/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee10/31/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee09/17/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee09/17/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee04/14/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Native Americans

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