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The Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 amends existing federal laws governing leases and rights-of-way on Native American trust and restricted lands. It expands the authority of tribes to grant leases and rights-of-way without needing prior approval from the Secretary of the Interior, provided the tribe follows an approved regulatory process. This regulatory process includes environmental review requirements and public comment opportunities, ensuring that tribes consider environmental impacts and community input before approving projects. The bill also clarifies that the United States government is not liable for losses related to rights-of-way granted by tribes and establishes procedures for the Secretary of the Interior to enforce compliance or rescind approvals if tribal regulations are violated. Additionally, the bill preserves tribal sovereignty by maintaining tribal jurisdiction over lands subject to rights-of-way and allows tribes to negotiate compensation and terms for these agreements. By streamlining approval processes and empowering tribes with greater self-governance over their lands, the bill aims to facilitate economic development opportunities such as infrastructure projects, commercial ventures, and other uses of tribal lands. However, it also includes safeguards to ensure environmental protections and public participation are respected.