To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
U.S. Congress · HR2827 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2025-04-10. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Summary (plain-language)
This bill confers jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's land claim arising under the Treaty of Grouseland. The court must render judgement without regard to the statute of limitations or any delay-based defense. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year. All other claims, including any future claims, of the tribe to land in Illinois are extinguished.
Sponsors
- Tom Cole (primary)
- Mike Bost
- Betty McCollum
Text versions
- Introduced in House — 2025-04-10 — XML
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged |
| 2026-07-15 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-07-15 | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2026-03-04 | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 2026-02-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. |
| 2025-04-10 | Introduced in House |
| 2025-04-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |