S. 550 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
S. 550 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2025, sponsored by Markwayne Mullin with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 119-114
What it does
This bill confers 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 the statute of limitations or any delay-based defense. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year. All other claims, including any future claims, of the tribe to land in Illinois are extinguished.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 14, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentSep 22, 2026
- Became lawSep 25, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-114. (Sep 25, 2026)
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- H.R. 410: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
- S. 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
- H.R. 2815: Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
- S. 254: ARTIST Act
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- H.R. 3654: TERRA Act
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