The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on May 3, 2023.

AGENDA:

* S.195, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023. The bill authorizes compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the taking of the tribe's lands in Michigan. The lands had been protected by an 1854 treaty.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/195

* S.382, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023. The bill confirms the acquisition of 17.2 acres in trust for the Puyallup Tribe. The lands are located in an area of Washington that thad been promised to the tribe by an 1854 treaty.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/382

* S.1322, the Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2023, also known as the UNLOCKED Act. The bill ensures that tribes can enter into leases on their lands for as long as 99 years.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1322

WITNESS LIST:

The Honorable Bryan Newland

Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs

U.S. Department of the Interior

Washington, DC

The Honorable Doreen Blaker

President

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Baraga, Michigan

The Honorable Annette M. Bryan

Councilwoman

Puyallup Tribe

Tacoma, Washington

COMMITTEE NOTICE:

https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearing/business-meeting-consider-s-1308-legislative-hearing-receive-testimony-s-195-s-382-s-1322