To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

H.R. 412 would authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan, to convey land and other property interests that the tribe owns but that are not held in trust by the federal government. Currently, the bill is under committee consideration following subcommittee hearings held in February 2025.

If enacted, this legislation would give the tribe greater control over its own real property by allowing it to transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey these lands. The bill would also clarify that the United States government would not be held responsible for any losses resulting from such transfers by the tribe. This change could provide the Bay Mills Indian Community with more flexibility in managing its economic development and land use decisions.

The bill is standard legislation that would require presidential signature to become law. As it has not yet been voted on by the full House, its passage is not assured.