To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Grants Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction over Miami Tribe land claim under 1805 Treaty of Grouseland without statute of limitations defense. Extinguishes other claims.
Who Benefits and How
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma gains judicial forum for historic land claim. Treaty rights adjudicated. Settlement path created.
Who Bears the Burden and How
US government defends land claim. Illinois land claims of others extinguished. One-year filing deadline imposed.
Key Provisions
- Grants jurisdiction over Treaty of Grouseland claim
- Waives statute of limitations and delay defenses
- Extinguishes all other Miami claims to Illinois land
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Allows Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to pursue Treaty of Grouseland land claim in Court of Federal Claims
Who Benefits
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Treaty rights
Who Bears Costs
- US government
- Other claimants
Key Policy Areas
Tribal Affairs, Land Claims, Treaties
Primary Purpose
Allows Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to pursue Treaty of Grouseland land claim in Court of Federal Claims
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Provide judicial forum for historic treaty claim"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Schatz, without amendment
Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Mullin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, and Mr. Durbin) introduced …
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