February 10, 2025
A bill to return 76.1 acres of historic Cherokee land in Tennessee to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has passed the House and now moves to the Senate. In Alaska, two bills aim to restore land rights and protect settlement trust payments for Alaska Natives. Meanwhile, U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz have reversed roles as chair and vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
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