Tom Cole

House of Representatives · Republican · Oklahoma's 4th district · since Jan 2023

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Their bill moved

H.R. 2827 · To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-762.

What it would change

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 Congressional Research Service

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Bills they cosponsored · 94

H.R. 10751 · Tribal Oral Health Sovereignty Act

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Oct 6, 2026

H.Res. 1576 · Recognizing the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · Sep 24, 2026

H.Res. 1481 · Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · Aug 13, 2026

H.R. 10052 · Right to Worship Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Aug 6, 2026

H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Jun 25, 2026

Committees

  • House Committee on Appropriations Chair

Bills and committee seats from the official record.