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H.R. 6063

To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

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 may hear, determine, and render judgement on this land claim without regard to the statute of limitations and delay-based defenses. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.

All other claims of the tribe, including claims to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland and the Northwest Ordinance, are extinguished.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4](D-MN)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

  2. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  8. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  9. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Dec 7, 20227

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 may hear, determine, and render judgement on this land claim without regard to the statute of limitations and delay-based defenses. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.

All other claims of the tribe, including claims to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland and the Northwest Ordinance, are extinguished.
Nov 19, 2021

This bill confers exclusive 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 defenses based on the passage of time, including the statute of limitations. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim, and monetary damages are the only available remedy. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.

All other claims of the tribe, including claims to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland and the Northwest Ordinance, are extinguished.
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