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

Introduced: April 10, 2025 Introduced by: Cole, Tom Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 4, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
What's happening now March 4, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1