http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=26519 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>&lt;b&gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 6, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)&lt;/b&gt;</p> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002, including the document titled Addendum to Settlement of Land Claim, executed on November 13, 2007) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days after the Secretary has: (1) received a title insurance policy for the alternative lands that shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests; and (2) confirmed that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 has been complied with regarding the trust acquisition of the property.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim within the meaning of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.</p> <p>Extinguishes, concurrent with the Secretary taking the alternative lands into trust, all claims by the Community: (1) to the Charlotte Beach lands; or (2) against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity based on or relating to claims to such lands, whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, which shall be enforceable by the Community or the Governorn according to its terms. Vests exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/25/2008: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 121 - 298 (Roll no. 458).</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 26519@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:52:26 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=26410 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>&lt;b&gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 6, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)&lt;/b&gt;</p> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002, including the document titled Addendum to Settlement of Land Claim, executed on November 13, 2007) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days after the Secretary has: (1) received a title insurance policy for the alternative lands that shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests; and (2) confirmed that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 has been complied with regarding the trust acquisition of the property.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim within the meaning of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.</p> <p>Extinguishes, concurrent with the Secretary taking the alternative lands into trust, all claims by the Community: (1) to the Charlotte Beach lands; or (2) against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity based on or relating to claims to such lands, whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, which shall be enforceable by the Community or the Governorn according to its terms. Vests exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 6/24/2008: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1298 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2176. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in this report shall be considered as adopted.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 26410@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:59:51 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=22130 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>&lt;b&gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 6, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)&lt;/b&gt;</p> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002, including the document titled Addendum to Settlement of Land Claim, executed on November 13, 2007) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days after the Secretary has: (1) received a title insurance policy for the alternative lands that shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests; and (2) confirmed that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 has been complied with regarding the trust acquisition of the property.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim within the meaning of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.</p> <p>Extinguishes, concurrent with the Secretary taking the alternative lands into trust, all claims by the Community: (1) to the Charlotte Beach lands; or (2) against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity based on or relating to claims to such lands, whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, which shall be enforceable by the Community or the Governorn according to its terms. Vests exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/4/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 22130@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:49:45 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=21874 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002, including the document titled Addendum to Settlement of Land Claim, executed on November 13, 2007) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days after the Secretary has: (1) received a title insurance policy for the alternative lands that shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests; and (2) confirmed that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 has been complied with regarding the trust acquisition of the property.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim within the meaning of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.</p> <p>Extinguishes, concurrent with the Secretary taking the alternative lands into trust, all claims by the Community: (1) to the Charlotte Beach lands; or (2) against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity based on or relating to claims to such lands, whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, which shall be enforceable by the Community or the Governorn according to its terms. Vests exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/4/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21874@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:49:16 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=21460 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc16"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc17"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/4/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc18"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc19"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21460@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:49:05 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=21406 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc20"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc21"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/2/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc22"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc23"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21406@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:50:27 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=19166 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc24"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc25"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than April 4, 2008 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k) of rule X.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc26"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc27"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 19166@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:33:08 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=18522 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc28"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc29"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 5.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc30"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc31"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 18522@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:37:22 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=18035 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc32"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc33"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/6/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc34"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc35"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 18035@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:23:43 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=7272 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc36"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc37"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/3/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc38"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc39"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 7272@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:44:49 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=2115 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc40"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc41"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/3/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc42"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc43"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 2115@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:52:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2176.html?rev=2116 <p>H.R. 2176 would provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.</p> <h2 id="toc44"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take those lands identified as alternative lands in the Settlement of Land Claim (the agreement between the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Governor of Michigan executed on August 23, 2002) into trust for the benefit of the Community within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for the alternative lands which shows that such lands are not subject to mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, options to purchase, or other security interests.</p> <p>Provides for the alternative lands to become part of the Community's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status.</p> <p>Requires the alternative lands to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Community's Charlotte Beach land claims and to be deemed lands obtained in settlement of a land claim.</p> <p>Extinguishes all claims by the Community to the Charlotte Beach lands or against the United States, the State of Michigan, or any other person or entity by the Community based on or relating to claims to such lands (including without limitation, claims for trespass damages, use, or occupancy), whether based on aboriginal or recognized title.</p> <p>Approves and ratifies the Settlement of Land Claim, with an exception.</p> <p>Requires that the Settlement of Land Claim be enforceable by either the Community or the Governor according to its terms. Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan exclusive jurisdiction over any enforcement action.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc45"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/3/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc46"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc47"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 2116@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:52:33 EDT