A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 25, 2026) — Signed by President.
What it does
Congressional Research Service, Feb 12, 2025This 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.
Face Value
as reported to the SenateHow much of this bill its name accounts for.
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- Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.
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