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H.R. 2827

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 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.

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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