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

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Summary of Bill HR 2827

The bill, H.R. 2827 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 10, 2025, aims to address Indian land disputes in Illinois through equitable settlements and additional provisions. The bill text is available on Congress.gov and emphasizes resolving specific disputes concerning Indian land in the state, among other purposes.

Congressional Summary of HR 2827

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2827

Bill HR 2827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2827 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025.  Bill HR 2827's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of April 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2827

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2827

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2827

To 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.

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