S. 642 aims to compensate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land taken by the United States within the L’Anse Indian Reservation without just compensation, in violation of treaties dating back to the 1800s. The bill proposes paying $33.9 million to the Community to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big apology note from the government to a Native American group for taking their land a long time ago without paying for it. It says they will give the group $33.9 million to make up for it, but they can't use the money to build a casino.