H.R. 2827 Reported by committee Native Americans

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] Introduced April 10, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (1 R, 1 D) Latest action August 20, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Aug 20, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
  2. Aug 20, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
  3. Jul 15, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  4. Jul 15, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Jul 15, 2026 Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
  6. Mar 4, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  7. Feb 25, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
  8. Apr 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  9. Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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