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Settlement of Miami Indian Land Disputes in Illinois

This act aims to resolve land disputes in Illinois involving the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. It grants a special court the authority to hear the tribe's claims related to the 1805 treaty, while simultaneously extinguishing all other future claims to these lands.
Key points
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims will have jurisdiction to hear a specific land claim from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma regarding land in Illinois, without regard to typical time limits.
The Miami Tribe has one year from the act's enactment to file this specific land claim, after which the court's jurisdiction for this claim will expire.
All other current and future land claims by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to land in Illinois will be extinguished, except for the one specific claim allowed under this act.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2827
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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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 119_HR_2827.

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 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Court of Federal Claims will have jurisdiction to hear a specific land claim from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma regarding land in Illinois, without regard to typical time limits.
  • The Miami Tribe has one year from the act's enactment to file this specific land claim, after which the court's jurisdiction for this claim will expire.
  • All other current and future land claims by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to land in Illinois will be extinguished, except for the one specific claim allowed under this act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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