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Settling Miami Tribe Land Disputes in Illinois

This law allows the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to sue the U.S. government in federal court to resolve a land dispute in Illinois stemming from an 1805 treaty. It provides the tribe an opportunity to pursue their land rights while extinguishing all other claims related to that land.
Key points
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma can sue the U.S. government over land claims in Illinois.
A federal court can hear this case, disregarding time limits.
All other land claims by the Miami Tribe related to this land are extinguished, except for this one case against the U.S.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6063
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Process start date: 2021-11-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6063.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma can sue the U.S. government over land claims in Illinois.
  • A federal court can hear this case, disregarding time limits.
  • All other land claims by the Miami Tribe related to this land are extinguished, except for this one case against the U.S.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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