HR2827Referred to Committee
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Tom Cole
Republican · OK · Representative
Votes with party: 96.9% (546 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/C001053
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Cosponsors (2)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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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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Subjects
Native Americans
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