To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as H.R. 10176, seeks to authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or mechanisms within the bill.
H.R. 10176 aimed to grant the Bay Mills Indian Community authority to transfer tribal land interests but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill pertains specifically to land conveyance authority for the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on November 20, 2024.
- The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is currently classified as failed or expired.
['Bay Mills Indian Community', 'Potentially tribal members and associated entities involved in land management or development']
['Lack of publicly available full text and official summary limits understanding of the scope and conditions of land conveyance authority.', 'Potential oversight and implementation challenges related to land conveyance processes and tribal sovereignty.', 'Unclear fiscal impacts or administrative costs due to absence of detailed provisions.']
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, a committee with jurisdiction over Native American affairs and land management. The failure to advance suggests it did not receive sufficient legislative support or priority during the session. The policy area aligns with ongoing congressional engagement on Native American land and sovereignty issues.
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['If enacted, the bill could influence tribal land management practices and economic development opportunities for the Bay Mills Indian Community.', 'Potential precedent for similar land conveyance authorizations for other tribes could be established.', 'Changes in land ownership status might affect local governance, jurisdiction, and resource management.']
The lack of publicly available full text and official summary reduces transparency and limits public and legislative oversight. Tracking such bills requires attention to committee actions and requests for detailed legislative language to ensure informed evaluation of impacts on tribal sovereignty and land rights.
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