House Bill 2827
119th Congress(2025-2026)
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2827
Congress
119
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.April 10, 2025
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03/04/2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
02/25/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
04/10/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/10/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 5, 2026 9:07:08 AM