This bill would lock in a land-claim settlement for the Akwesasne Mohawk in New York. It would also treat certain Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe lands as Indian Country under federal law.
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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Latest action on H.R. 2916: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and other Mohawk governments because it settles disputed land claims and defines the status of certain lands. It also affects New York State, two counties, two towns, and the New York Power Authority because they are part of the settlement. Nearby residents and local governments may see changes in who has authority over some land, depending on the settlement terms.
Why this matters: Long-running land disputes can make it hard to know who owns land and which government has power there. This bill would give the settlement federal backing and could make planning easier for housing, services, policing, and economic activity. The exact effect depends on the separate settlement agreement, which contains many of the details.
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Officially: 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.
This bill would lock in a land-claim settlement for the Akwesasne Mohawk in New York. It would also treat certain Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe lands as Indian Country under federal law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR2916. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Indian Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (12/10/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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