HR 2827 · To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 4, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK-4]
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Cosponsors
- 2
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 4, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Feb 25, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- Apr 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.