H.R. 5831 · 118th Congress · House

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

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced
Sep 29, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 29, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. SEP 29, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. SEP 29, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Committees

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Sep 29, 2023

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