S 550

A bill 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
Passed Senate
Sponsor
Sen. Markwayne Mullin [R-OK]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Native Americans
Introduced
2025-02-12
Latest action
2025-12-16: Held at the desk.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-12-16: Held at the desk.
  • 2025-12-16: Received in the House.
  • 2025-12-16: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2025-12-15: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)
  • 2025-12-15: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.