S. 550 · Signed into law · Native Americans

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

What it does

• 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, with no statute of limitations defense.
• Requires the court to render judgment within one year of claim filing or the jurisdiction expires.
• Extinguishes all other present and future land claims by the tribe to land in Illinois.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Sep 25, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-114.

Committee: Senate Indian Affairs