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HOUSE 5831118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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

Last Action
9/29/2023

Actions

  • 2023-09-29Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2023-09-29Introduced in House
  • 2023-09-29Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-09-29 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (3)

  • BETTY MCCOLLUM (D-MN)
  • Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
  • Mike Bost (R-IL)
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