A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Latest action (25 Sep 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-114.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 550, aims to address certain land disputes involving the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and land located in Illinois. Specifically, it allows the United States Court of Federal Claims to hear a land claim from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma based on the 1805 Treaty of Grouseland. This provision is made regardless of typical time limits or defense strategies that might otherwise prevent such a claim from being heard.
The bill affects the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma by providing a specific pathway to have a historical land claim reviewed. If the Tribe files a claim within one year of the bill's enactment, then all other existing and future claims the Tribe, its members, or its predecessors may have to land in Illinois will be extinguished.
S. 550 was introduced in Congress in February 2025. It has since been enacted and signed into law by the President in September 2026.
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Official 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.
Timeline
25 Sep 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-114.
Common questions
- What does S. 550 do?
- This bill, S. 550, aims to address certain land disputes involving the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and land located in Illinois. Specifically, it allows the United States Court of Federal Claims to hear a land claim from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma based on the 1805 Treaty of Grouseland. This provision is made regardless of typical time limits or defense strategies that might otherwise prevent such a claim from being heard. The bill affects the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma by providing a specific pathway to have a historical land claim reviewed. If the Tribe files a claim within one year of the bill's enactment, then all other existing and future claims the Tribe, its members, or its predecessors may have to land in Illinois will be extinguished. S. 550 was introduced in Congress in February 2025. It has since been enacted and signed into law by the President in September 2026.
- Has S. 550 become law?
- Yes. S. 550 has been enacted. Status last updated 25 Sep 2026.
- Who sponsored S. 550?
- S. 550 was sponsored by Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 550?
- Became Public Law No: 119-114. (25 Sep 2026).
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