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

United States117th CongressHR-6063House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 7, 2022

Summary

This 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 may hear, determine, and render judgement on this land claim without regard to the statute of limitations and delay-based defenses. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year. All other claims of the tribe, including claims to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland and the Northwest Ordinance, are extinguished.

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  1. Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

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  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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  3. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

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  4. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.

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