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

Senate Bill

S. 550

119th Congress

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

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.

Introduced:Feb 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This bill gives the Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma land claim arising from the Treaty of Grouseland. The tribe has one year to file, and the court must decide without regard to statute of limitations. All other claims to Illinois land are extinguished.

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill gives the Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma land claim arising from the Treaty of Grouseland. The tribe has one year to file, and the court must decide without regard to statute of limitations. All other claims to Illinois land are extinguished.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>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.</p> All other claims, including any future claims, of the tribe to land in Illinois are extinguished.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Grants Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction over Miami Tribe claim
Claim arises from Treaty of Grouseland
Waives statute of limitations for this specific claim
Sets one-year deadline to file the claim
Extinguishes all other tribal claims to Illinois land

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma would have an opportunity to pursue their historic land claim in federal court, but must act within one year. If successful, they could receive compensation for treaty violations, while surrendering any future claims to Illinois land.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

550, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-550