HR2827Referred to Committee

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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Tom Cole
Tom Cole
Republican · OK · Representative
Votes with party: 96.9% (546 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Subcommittee Hearings Held

2026-03-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would resolve long-standing disagreements over land ownership and rights involving Native American tribes in Illinois, likely addressing historical claims or disputes that have remained unresolved. The legislation aims to create a fair settlement process that recognizes tribal interests in specific parcels of land while clarifying legal ownership and use rights. Native American tribes, the state of Illinois, and potentially affected landowners would be involved in implementing whatever resolution the bill establishes.

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Native Americans
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