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- H.R.6060
H.R.6060: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 20, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 15, 2016
Bill Summary
This bill confers exclusive 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 defenses based on the passage of time, including the statute of limitations. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim and monetary damages are the only available remedy. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
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| Sept. 15, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Sept. 15, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) |