To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action Aug 20, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Aug 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
lower
Jul 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jul 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Cole
RRepublican
Co
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Bost
RRepublican
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