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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 13, 2026
S. 550: A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
…authority over Indian affairs under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Indian Commerce Clause), which grants Congress power 'to regulate Commerce with the Indian Tribes.' This bill directly addresses a tribal land claim and the…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
…has broad constitutional authority over Indian affairs under the Indian Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and the Treaty Clause (Article II, Section 2, Clause 2), as well as inherent plenary power recognized by the Supreme…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026
S. 630: Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
…authority over Indian affairs under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Indian Commerce Clause), which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with Indian tribes. Additionally, the treaty-making power under Article II, Section 2,…