S. 550 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-114
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
1 section in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed September 25, 2026 · Introduced February 12, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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Official title
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as introduced in senate
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.
The official summary was written for the bill as introduced in Senate (February 12, 2025).
How it became law
- IntroducedFeb 12
- CommitteeMar 5
- HouseSep 14
- SenateDec 15
- SignedSep 25
As introduced: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)
Sponsor
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
1 section
SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Text: Reported to Senate
1 section, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
1 section, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-114.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Original cosponsors
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
1 section
SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.
- Text: Reported to Senate
1 section, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
1 section, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 550.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5574-5575)
HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-114.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
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- Sec. 1Settlement of claims
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
- Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL)
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