119-HR2827
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Last action was on 4-10-2025
SenateCurrent status is Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2827
1. Settlement of claims1. Settlement of claims
(a) Jurisdiction conferred on the united states court of federal claims
(1) In general - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Court of Federal Claims shall have jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render judgment on a land claim of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma under its Treaty with the United States of America signed at Grouseland August 21, 1805 (7 Stat. 91) (commonly known as the "Treaty of Grouseland"), without regard to the statute of limitations, including section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, no matter how characterized.
(2) Jurisdiction expiration - Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the jurisdiction conferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims under paragraph (1) shall expire unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files a land claim under that paragraph.
(b) Extinguishment of title and claims - Except for a claim filed under subsection (a)(1), all other claims, including any and all future claims, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished.