01 — The Text
What.
- Allows Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to sue in federal court over land claims tied to the 1805 Treaty of Grouseland.
- Court can rule on the claim without applying statute of limitations or delays—normally these legal barriers block old disputes.
- The tribe has exactly one year to file the lawsuit or the right disappears forever.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Miami Tribe gets a rare legal do-over for a 220-year-old land dispute most courts would reject as too old.
- Illinois and any current landowners could face ownership challenges if tribe wins, though bill doesn't specify monetary damages.
- All other tribal land claims in Illinois are permanently wiped out—this is the one and only opportunity.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed committee unanimously and is scheduled for full House floor vote (listed on Union Calendar as of August 2026).
- House must vote; if it passes, bill goes to Senate for similar process before reaching the president.
- Affected tribal members and Illinois residents can contact their representatives to support or oppose before the House vote.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Aug 20, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
- Aug 20, 2026 — Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
- Aug 20, 2026 — Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 15, 2026 — Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Mar 4, 2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Feb 25, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.