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

USA119th CongressS-550| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to provide an equitable settlement for specific Indian land disputes concerning land in Illinois. It grants the United States Court of Federal Claims special jurisdiction to hear and determine a land claim brought by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma . This claim must be based on its 1805 Treaty of Grouseland and can proceed without regard to typical statutes of limitations or delay-based defenses. The special jurisdiction conferred by this Act is time-sensitive, expiring one year after the bill's enactment unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files its land claim within that period. Crucially, once this specific claim is filed under the granted jurisdiction, all other existing and future land claims by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any related entity, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished , ensuring a comprehensive and final resolution.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2796
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1783
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 14, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.
Oct 14, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Dec 15, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Held at the desk.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2827
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2796
    A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1783
    A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 14, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.


  • October 14, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2827
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Native Americans

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  • HR 119-2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-550| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This bill aims to provide an equitable settlement for specific Indian land disputes concerning land in Illinois. It grants the United States Court of Federal Claims special jurisdiction to hear and determine a land claim brought by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma . This claim must be based on its 1805 Treaty of Grouseland and can proceed without regard to typical statutes of limitations or delay-based defenses. The special jurisdiction conferred by this Act is time-sensitive, expiring one year after the bill's enactment unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files its land claim within that period. Crucially, once this specific claim is filed under the granted jurisdiction, all other existing and future land claims by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any related entity, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished , ensuring a comprehensive and final resolution.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2796
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1783
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 14, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.
Oct 14, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Dec 15, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Held at the desk.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2827
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2796
    A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1783
    A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 14, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.


  • October 14, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2827
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

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  • HR 119-2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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