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US HB2827
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Cole
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AI Summary
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Grants the U.S. Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear a land claim by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma under the Treaty of Grouseland (signed August 21, 1805), waiving statute of limitations and delay-based defenses
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Requires the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to file its land claim within 1 year of enactment or the special jurisdiction expires
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Extinguishes all other current and future land claims in Illinois by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, its members, descendants, or predecessors in interest, except for the single claim filed under this act
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Introduced April 10, 2025 by Representatives Cole, McCollum, and Bost; referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Description
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Native Americans
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held
3/4/2026