H.R. 2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-15 — Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-04-10):
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.Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Betty McCollum | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Mike Bost | R IL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2827 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2827?
H.R. 2827 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2827 are available on congress.gov.
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