H.R. 6063 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 430 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6063 [Report No. 117–597] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2021Ms. McCollum (for herself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 7, 2022Additional sponsor: Mr. Young December 7, 2022Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on November 19, 2021 A BILL To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. 1. Settlement of claims (a) Jurisdiction conferred on the united states court of federal claims Notwithstanding any other provision of law, jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the United States Court of Federal Claims, which may hear, determine, and render judgment on the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s land claim under the Treaty of August 1, 1805 (7 Stat. 91), without regard to the statute of limitations identified in section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, including laches, estoppel, or acquiescence, no matter how characterized. The United States shall be the only entity or individual liable regarding such a claim. The jurisdiction hereby conferred on the United States Court of Federal Claims shall expire unless a claim is filed by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Extinguishment of title and claims Except for the claim of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma against the United States as a defendant in an action before the United States Court of Federal Claims as provided in subsection (a), all other claims of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe to title are extinguished, including claims arising under the Treaty of Grouseland, the Northwest Ordinance, the 5th amendment to the Constitution, the laws commonly known as the Trade and Intercourse Act of 1790, and any other Federal law, treaty, or agreement. December 7, 2022Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House, and ordered to be printed