H. R. 2827
April 10, 2025
Mr. Cole (for himself, Ms. McCollum, and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Settlement of claims.
- (a) Jurisdiction conferred on the united states court of federal claims.—
- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Court of Federal Claims shall have jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render judgment on a land claim of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma under its Treaty with the United States of America signed at Grouseland August 21, 1805 (7 Stat. 91) (commonly known as the “Treaty of Grouseland”), without regard to the statute of limitations, including of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, no matter how characterized.