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

United States118th CongressS-2796Senate
Updated: Sep 9, 2024

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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  1. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-416.

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  2. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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  3. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-211.

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  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.

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