Policy area
Native Americans
A policy area is the single top-level classification the Congressional Research Service assigns to a bill. The term is the government's own wording, shown word for word; this site did not write it or choose it.
508 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Bills, most recent action first
Showing the 200 with the most recent action, of 508.
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Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Held at the desk.
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Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Held at the desk.
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Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
Held at the desk.
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Presented to President.
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Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297-5298)
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Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Crow Revenue Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686.
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A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 119-114.
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Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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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.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.
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Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636.
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Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
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Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Received in the Senate.
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To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the “Long-Term Leasing Act”), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.
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Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
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A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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To amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Helping Our People Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
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Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Geese House Site Conveyance Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
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Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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REACH Our Tribes Act
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.
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To provide for the continued use of certain trust land in San Diego County for healthcare purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 670.
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To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
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Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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REACH Our Tribes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Geese House Site Conveyance Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 (II)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
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Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Held at the desk.
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FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- S. 254 (119th) Jun 12, 2026
ARTIST Act
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
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Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
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Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.
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Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
Received in the Senate.
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To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
Received in the Senate.
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Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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A bill to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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ARTIST Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 588.
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Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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BADGES for Native Communities Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-93.
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To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Respect Tribal IDs Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)
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Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- S. 723 (119th) May 4, 2026
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-88.
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Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
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To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3080)
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Western Tribal Water Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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Western Tribal Water Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1208-1209)
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Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
Received in the Senate.
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To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Parity for Tribal Educators Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Tribal Police Department Parity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Tribal Firearm Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
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Tribal Firearm Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Tribal Police Department Parity Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
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Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
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Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
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Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S518; text: CR S515)
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Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Helping Our People Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.
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Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Crow Revenue Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
- H.R. 504 (119th) Jan 8, 2026
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
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Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 165 (119th) Dec 19, 2025
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Became Public Law No: 119-61.
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Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
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A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
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Indian Buffalo Management Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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BADGES for Native Communities Act
Held at the desk.
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Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
Held at the desk.
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A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
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Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Held at the desk.
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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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STREAMLINE ACT
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)
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Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Lumbee Fairness Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-275.
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To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
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Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Tribal Affordable Housing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Tribal Housing Innovation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Tribal Housing Continuity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
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Recognizing the week of September 30th 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.
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Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
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Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Northern Arizona Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Budget, 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.
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Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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TERRA Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
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Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
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Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
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Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
- H.R. 43 (119th) Jul 7, 2025
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-23.
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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