A bill 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.

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic-NY)December 15, 2025

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Federal law would recognize Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe lands in New York as 'Indian Country'.

This bill would officially approve a settlement agreement for the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in New York. It would also recognize lands owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within specific areas as "Indian Country." This aims to resolve long-standing legal disputes over these lands.

What Would Change

Today, the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in New York remains unresolved, and the federal government has not confirmed the legal status of lands involved. If this bill becomes law, a specific settlement agreement and related land transfers would be federally approved. Also, certain lands owned or acquired by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe would be officially recognized as "Indian Country."

Key Provisions

Confirms the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim settlement agreement in New York.
Designates lands currently owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe within specific areas as "Indian Country."
Designates lands the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe acquires in the future within specific areas as "Indian Country."
Confirms land transfers and easements related to three specific lawsuits.

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S 3475 · 119th Congress · December 15, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

A bill 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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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