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Read. Follow. Verify.Congress proposes a settlement framework for Indian land disputes in Illinois
Last action · August 20, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.Sponsors: Tom Cole and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill establishes a framework for the of specific land disputes involving Native American tribes in Illinois. The measure aims to resolve long-standing claims regarding land ownership and usage rights within the state.
The legislation provides a formal legal pathway for tribes to resolve land claims, which could impact property rights, land management, and tribal sovereignty in affected Illinois regions.
Who It Would Affect
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Native American tribes
The tribes are the primary parties involved in the land disputes that this bill seeks to settle.
Illinois landowners
Property owners in areas subject to tribal land claims may be affected by the settlement processes established by this bill.
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Procedural history
9 actions- Aug 20, 2026HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
- Aug 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.
- Jul 15, 2026HouseCommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 15, 2026HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 15, 2026HouseSubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Mar 4, 2026HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
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- Feb 25, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- Apr 10, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Apr 10, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Legislative focus on Illinois land claims
The introduction of this bill indicates a federal legislative effort to address specific, localized land disputes in Illinois through a formal settlement process.
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