118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5831To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

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

Native Americans
Introduced Sep 29, 2023
Last action Sep 29, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Sep 29, 2023
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Referred
Sep 29, 2023
Natural Resources
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS 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.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.