AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: May 28, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 16, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Grants the U.S. Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction over the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's land claim under the Treaty of Grouseland
- The court must issue judgment without applying statute of limitations or delay-based defenses
- The tribe must file its claim within one year or the court's jurisdiction expires
- All other current and future land claims by the tribe to Illinois land are extinguished by the bill
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The Miami Tribe obtains a legal forum to pursue one specific historical land claim with relaxed procedural rules
- The one-year filing deadline creates a finite window for the tribe to initiate court proceedings
- Settlement of this claim forecloses the tribe from pursuing additional Illinois land disputes through any other means
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent on December 15, 2025
- House passed the bill by voice vote under suspension of rules on September 14, 2026
- Motion to reconsider was laid on the table on September 14, 2026
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 550.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Dec 16, 2025 — Held at the desk.
- Dec 16, 2025 — Received in the House.