To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
United States118th CongressHR-5831House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 29, 2023
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 must render judgement without regard to the statute of limitations or any delay-based defense. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year. All other claims, including any future claims, of the tribe to land in Illinois are extinguished.
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S-1783: A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.Introduced in Senate
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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