119th Congress Native Americans
H.R. 2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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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
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Mike Bost R-ILOriginal
- Betty McCollum D-MNOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Tom Cole SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History
- Introduced in the House by Tom Cole.
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- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.