HR 2827
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK-4]
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Introduced
- 2025-04-10
- Latest action
- 2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2026-03-04: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2026-02-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 2025-04-10: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2025-04-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-04-10: Introduced in House