H.R. 2827 · 119th Congress · House

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

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Introduced
Apr 10, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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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. MAR 04, 2026House committee actions

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  2. FEB 25, 2026House committee actions

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

  3. APR 10, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. APR 10, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Apr 10, 2025

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