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S. 550Became law
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Introduced: Feb 12, 2025
Latest action date: Sep 25, 2026
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Became Public Law No: 119-114.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
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What this bill does
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 summary from Congress.gov · checked Oct 9, 2026.
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Checked against Congress.gov Oct 16, 2026.
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Signed by President.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-114.
PresidentLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-114.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
FloorHouse floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)
FloorLibrary of CongressOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 550.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5574-5575)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsHeld at the desk.
FloorHouse floor actionsReceived in the House.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FloorLibrary of CongressPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)
FloorSenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
CalendarsSenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.
CommitteeSenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
CommitteeSenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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