Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 10, 2025Native Americans
H.R. 2827
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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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.What just happenedMar 4, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 10, 2025
- Mar 4, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee - Feb 25, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee - Apr 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House