Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 modifies rights-of-way across Indian land.

The Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 amends the Act of August 9, 1955 to improve the process for granting rights-of-way across Indian land. The bill allows Indian tribes to grant rights-of-way over their land for any purpose, subject to approval by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary must review and approve or disapprove Tribal regulations governing these rights-of-way within 180 days. If a regulation is approved, the Secretary cannot be liable for losses sustained by any party to the right-of-way.

Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 modifies rights-of-way across Indian land.

The Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 amends the Act of August 9, 1955 to improve the process for granting rights-of-way across Indian land. The bill allows Indian tribes to grant rights-of-way over their land for any purpose, subject to approval by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary must review and approve or disapprove Tribal regulations governing these rights-of-way within 180 days. If a regulation is approved, the Secretary cannot be liable for losses sustained by any party to the right-of-way.