118th Congress Native Americans
S. 2796: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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- Introduced (completed)
- Passed Senate (not reached)
- Passed House (not reached)
- To the President (not reached)
- Became law (not reached)
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Richard Durbin D-IL
- Tammy Duckworth D-IL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Markwayne Mullin SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors, reported3 events+26
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Markwayne Mullin.
Show the full action history (6 actions)
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-211.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-416.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.