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US SB550
Bill
AI Summary
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Grants the U.S. Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear land claims by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma arising from the Treaty of Grouseland, signed August 21, 1805 (7 Stat. 91)
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Waives statute of limitations and delay-based defenses for the tribe's land claim
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Requires the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to file its claim within 1 year of enactment or the special jurisdiction expires
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Extinguishes all other land claims in Illinois by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, its members, descendants, or predecessors in interest, except for claims filed under this act
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Passed the Senate on December 15, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Native Americans
Last Action
Held at the desk.
12/16/2025