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HR 2827 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

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

In plain language: 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.

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How it moved.

  1. Aug 20, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
  2. Aug 20, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
  3. Aug 20, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
  4. Jul 15, 2026Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Apr 10, 2025Introduced in House
  6. Apr 10, 2025Introduced in House

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