Bill Detail
H.R. 2827
Congress: 119
Title
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK-4]
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
Status as of Sep 24, 12:56 AM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2025-04-10
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Bill Engagement
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.
Lobbyists on the case
- Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, P.C.1 filing · 3 lobs
- Brian Gunn2026 Q1
- Natasha John2026 Q1Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, P.C. · Intern, Senator Tom Coburn Intern, Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Sen. Barrasso) Research Assis…
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