H.R. 2827 · 119th Congress

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

Introduced Apr 10, 2025Policy area: Native Americans

Status: In committee

  1. Introduced (done)
  2. Committee (current)
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Law

Latest action

: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Actions

  1. House

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.

  2. House

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.

  3. House

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  4. House

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. House

    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

  6. House

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  7. House

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

  8. House

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  9. Introduced in House