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.To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 7, 2022)
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.What just happenedDec 7, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseDec 7, 2022
- Introduced in HouseNov 19, 2021
- Dec 7, 2022CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.
- Dec 7, 2022CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 7, 2022Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 15, 2022Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 15, 2022Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 15, 2022Committee
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 27, 2022Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee - Dec 8, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee - Nov 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Nov 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 19, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
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.