# 119-s-2160: Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025

119-s-2160, Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2160
- Congress: 119
- Title: Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Native Americans
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would affirm federal recognition** of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan. It would make the Tribe and its members eligible for federal Indian laws, services, and benefits and set rules for membership, land, and service delivery.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Federal recognition and member benefits: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would recognize the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians as a federally recognized tribe. The Tribe and each enrolled member would be eligible for federal services and benefits for Indian tribes. The Tribe would need to give the Interior Secretary a membership roll within 18 mon…
- Land trust and reservation options: benefit, low. If enacted, the Interior Secretary would take land into trust for the Tribe in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties if the land is conveyed and has no liens. The Secretary could also take Tribal fee land in Kent and Ottawa Counties into trust under the Indian Reorganization Act. The Tribe could a…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-1232: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2160 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2160)

## Related
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-1232: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1232)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2160 (as of 2026-04-21).