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S. 550 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-114

A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Became lawNative Americans
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Passed SenateDec 15, 2025
Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
To PresidentSep 22, 2026
Became lawSep 25, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 550 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Settlement of claims
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Feb 12, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-114.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-114.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-09-22Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-09-22Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-09-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    8. 2026-09-14On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)House floor actions
    9. 2026-09-14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5574)Library of Congress
    10. 2026-09-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 550.House floor actions
    11. 2026-09-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5574-5575)House floor actions
    12. 2026-09-14Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    13. 2025-12-16Held at the desk.House floor actions
    14. 2025-12-16Received in the House.House floor actions
    15. 2025-12-16Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    16. 2025-12-15Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8747; text: CR S8747)Senate
    17. 2025-12-15Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    18. 2025-10-14Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.Senate
    19. 2025-10-14Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.Senate
    20. 2025-10-14Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-76.Library of Congress
    21. 2025-03-05Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
    22. 2025-02-12Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
    23. 2025-02-12Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-114 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Richard J. Durbin D-IL