The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025 officially reaffirms federal recognition for the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan. This legislation ensures that the Tribe and its members will be eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes, irrespective of whether a reservation exists or where members reside. The bill designates Newaygo, Oceana, Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties in Michigan as the Tribe's service area for these benefits. A key provision of the Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust for the Tribe within Muskegon, Newaygo, or Oceana Counties. The Secretary is also required to accept into trust any real property conveyed to them in these counties, provided there are no adverse legal claims. Additionally, the Secretary may acquire further land under the Indian Reorganization Act or take into trust existing tribal fee lands in Kent and Ottawa Counties, with any such trust land potentially becoming part of the Tribe's reservation upon request. The bill's findings highlight the Tribe's historical context, including their status as descendants of treaty signatories and their continuous political existence. It notes that the Bureau of Indian Affairs failed to act on the Tribe's recognition petition for decades, despite the Tribe meeting criteria under the Michigan Indian Land Claims Settlement Act. This Act seeks to rectify this historical oversight and ensure the Tribe's inherent rights and privileges are fully recognized and protected.