S. 550 Became law · Public Law 119-114 Native Americans

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] Introduced February 12, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 25, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 25, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-114.
  2. Sep 25, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Sep 22, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Sep 14, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Sep 14, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)
  6. Sep 14, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 550.
  7. Sep 14, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5574-5575)
  8. Sep 14, 2026 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Dec 16, 2025 Held at the desk.
  10. Dec 16, 2025 Received in the House.
  11. Dec 16, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Dec 15, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)

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