HR2827
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Apr 10, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Court of Federal Claims shall have jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render judgment on a land claim of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma under its Treaty with the United States of America signed at Grouseland August 21, 1805 (7 Stat. 91) (commonly known as the Treaty of Grouseland), without regard to the statute of limitations, including section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, no matter how characterized.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the jurisdiction conferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims under paragraph (1) shall expire unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files a land claim under that paragraph.
Except for a claim filed under subsection (a)(1), all other claims, including any and all future claims, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the jurisdiction conferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims under paragraph (1) shall expire unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files a land claim under that paragraph.
Except for a claim filed under subsection (a)(1), all other claims, including any and all future claims, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished.
Legislative Timeline
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Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.