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S. 550 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK) (Introduced 02/12/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.53 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/16/2025 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/12/2025)
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.119 S550 ES: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 550IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.1.Settlement of claims(a)Jurisdiction conferred on the United States Court of Federal Claims(1)In generalNotwithstanding 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 section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, no matter how characterized.(2)Jurisdiction expirationNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the jurisdiction conferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims under paragraph (1) shall expire unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files a land claim under that paragraph.(b)Extinguishment of title and claimsExcept for a claim filed under subsection (a)(1), all other claims, including any and all future claims, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished.Passed the Senate December 15, 2025.Secretary
119 S550 IS: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate 2025-02-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 550IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 12, 2025Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsA BILLTo provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.1.Settlement of claims(a)Jurisdiction conferred on the United States Court of Federal Claims(1)In generalNotwithstanding 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 section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, no matter how characterized.(2)Jurisdiction expirationNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the jurisdiction conferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims under paragraph (1) shall expire unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files a land claim under that paragraph.(b)Extinguishment of title and claimsExcept for a claim filed under subsection (a)(1), all other claims, including any and all future claims, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished.
119 S550 RS: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate 2025-10-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 185119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 550[Report No. 119–76]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 12, 2025Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsOctober 14, 2025Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentA BILLTo provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.1.Settlement of claims(a)Jurisdiction conferred on the United States Court of Federal Claims(1)In generalNotwithstanding 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 section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, no matter how characterized.(2)Jurisdiction expirationNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the jurisdiction conferred to the United States Court of Federal Claims under paragraph (1) shall expire unless the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma files a land claim under that paragraph.(b)Extinguishment of title and claimsExcept for a claim filed under subsection (a)(1), all other claims, including any and all future claims, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to land in the State of Illinois are extinguished.October 14, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/12/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| 03/05/2025 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 10/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76. |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76. |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185. |
| 12/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747) |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 12/16/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 12/16/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
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| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 10/14/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 03/05/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 02/12/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Native Americans
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