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Illinois Land Dispute: Miami Tribe Settlement

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

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This bill gives the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma a chance to settle a very old land dispute in Illinois. It allows them to bring a case to a special federal court based on a treaty signed over 200 years ago in 1805.
Usually, there are strict time limits on when someone can sue the government for old issues. This law would waive those limits, giving the Tribe a one-year window to file their claim after the bill becomes law.
To make this a final deal, the bill states that the Tribe must give up all other current and future claims to land in Illinois. This is intended to provide a permanent solution and clear up any legal questions about who owns the land.
This action helps resolve historical disputes by moving the fight from local land titles to a federal court. If the Tribe wins, they would likely receive a financial settlement from the government rather than taking back physical property from current owners.

Milestones

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Mar 4, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Feb 25, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Apr 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 2827

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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D: 1R: 1

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