Federal · 119th Congress · Senate bill
S. 550: A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Became law Public Law 119-114 Official data
- Introduced
- Reported by committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Sent to President
- Became law
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Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Library of Congress for the version “Introduced in Senate”, February 12, 2025. Reproduced verbatim.
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 actions
- Became Public Law No: 119-114.
- Signed by President.
- Presented to President.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.
- Introduced in Senate