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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.

It became law on Sep 25, 2026.

US S 550 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Sep 25, 2026

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 12, 2025

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 25, 2026

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