HR 791 · 107th Congress · Native Americans

To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois.

Introduced 2001-02-28· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Committee Hearings Held.(2002-05-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extinguishes title claims of the Miami and Ottawa Tribes of Oklahoma and the Potawatomi Tribe of Kansas with respect to certain lands within Illinois based upon prior treaties with the United States. Extinguishes any aboriginal title within the claims extinguished. Confers exclusive jurisdiction upon the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to hear and determine such claims, requiring the United States to provide the only available remedy in money damages.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans