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H.R. 2916 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. (R-NY) (Introduced 04/14/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.31 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/03/2026 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/14/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 06/04/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 10/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-355. |
| 10/31/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-355. |
| 10/31/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5085-5086) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2916. |
| 12/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5085) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| 06/03/2026 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | 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. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 06/03/2026 Hearings By (full committee) |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 12/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 10/31/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/17/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/17/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/14/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Native Americans
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