SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE
Indian Affairs
Bills Referred
87
Markups This Mo
0
Members
11
Subcommittees
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Bill Pipeline — Stuck vs. Moving
87 bills referredAging · Days Since Referral
Stuck
29no action in 60+ days
H.R. 226
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Fleischmann R-TN564d in cmte
535d since last action
S. 239
Crow Revenue Act
Daines R-MT547d in cmte
547d since last action
S. 1301
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
Moran R-KS478d in cmte
478d since last action
H.R. 3073
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Maloy R-UT452d in cmte
130d since last action
S. 1750
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
Britt R-AL437d in cmte
437d since last action
S. 1967
PROTECT Act of 2025
Daines R-MT415d in cmte
415d since last action
S. 2160
Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025
Peters D-MI395d in cmte
395d since last action
S. 2272
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
Bennet D-CO376d in cmte
376d since last action
S. 2452
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Cantwell D-WA366d in cmte
366d since last action
S. 2564
Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act
Heinrich D-NM359d in cmte
359d since last action
S. 2771
Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
Luján D-NM317d in cmte
317d since last action
S.Res. 419
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Schatz D-HI299d in cmte
299d since last action
S.Res. 450
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.
Heinrich D-NM284d in cmte
284d since last action
H.R. 5910
To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Hageman R-WY263d in cmte
143d since last action
S. 3242
Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Luján D-NM247d in cmte
247d since last action
S. 3375
Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Schatz D-HI233d in cmte
233d since last action
S. 3358
Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Heinrich D-NM233d in cmte
233d since last action
S. 3478
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Heinrich D-NM222d in cmte
222d since last action
S. 3769
kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ Act of 2026
Cantwell D-WA172d in cmte
172d since last action
S. 3767
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2026
Masto D-NV172d in cmte
172d since last action
+9 more
In Motion
22markup or recent activity
S. 4890
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Luján D-NM31d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 630
Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
Mullin R-OK521d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 3475
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.
Gillibrand D-NY222d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 3219
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
Heinrich D-NM248d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 2871
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
Padilla D-CA310d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 2796
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Padilla D-CA317d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1514
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Cantwell D-WA452d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
H.R. 5682
To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Issa R-CA295d in cmte
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
H.R. 4463
To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
Norman R-SC374d in cmte
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
H.R. 2916
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.
Stefanik R-NY467d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
H.R. 2400
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
LaMalfa R-CA485d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
H.R. 2389
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Randall D-WA486d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 4417
Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
Padilla D-CA88d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2083)
S. 4368
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
Padilla D-CA94d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1937)
S. 4276
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Murkowski R-AK121d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 953
Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Kelly D-AZ501d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 699
Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025
Rounds R-SD516d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1055
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Rounds R-SD499d in cmte
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 3617
Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
Kelly D-AZ193d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 3573
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.
Luján D-NM219d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
+2 more
Reported Out
36advanced to floor or enacted
S. 3383
Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Schatz D-HI229d in cmte
BILLreported 9d ago
S. 564
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Heinrich D-NM527d in cmte
BILLreported 51d ago
S. 563
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Heinrich D-NM527d in cmte
BILLreported 51d ago
S. 2735
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Padilla D-CA320d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
S. 236
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.
Markey D-MA548d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
S. 2098
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Murkowski R-AK403d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
S. 1513
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Cantwell D-WA452d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
H.R. 681
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
Keating D-MA548d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
H.R. 3620
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
III R-AK422d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
H.R. 2388
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Randall D-WA486d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
H.R. 2302
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
McClintock R-CA488d in cmte
BILLreported 66d ago
S. 723
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Thune R-SD515d in cmte
ENACTEDreported 82d ago
H.R. 165
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Johnson R-SD568d in cmte
ENACTEDreported 218d ago
S. 612
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.
Schatz D-HI522d in cmte
BILLreported 220d ago
S. 748
A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
Padilla D-CA514d in cmte
BILLreported 221d ago
S. 550
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Mullin R-OK528d in cmte
BILLreported 221d ago
S. 719
Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
Murkowski R-AK515d in cmte
BILLreported 222d ago
S. 642
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025
Peters D-MI521d in cmte
BILLreported 222d ago
S. 640
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Luján D-NM521d in cmte
BILLreported 222d ago
S. 622
Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025
Smith D-MN522d in cmte
BILLreported 222d ago
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Upcoming Hearings & Markups
Upcoming
Jul 29, 20266:30 PM· 628
HearingHearings to examine S.3573, 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, S.3617, to approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation in the State of Arizona, to authorize construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims, S.4368, to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, S.4417, to amend the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act to make technical corrections, and S.4890, to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to establish subaccounts in the Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund.
Recent
Jul 22, 20266:00 PM· 628
MeetingBusiness meeting to consider the nominations of Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine S.4276, to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
Jun 24, 20262:00 PM· 628
HearingHearings to examine the nomination of Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
Jun 3, 20266:00 PM· 628
HearingHearings to examine S.630, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation in accordance with the recommendation of the United States Court of Federal Claims, S.1514 and H.R.2389, bills to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, S.2796, to provide for a land exchange in San Bernardino County, California, S.2871 and H.R.2400, bills to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe, S.3219, to transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and S.3475 and H.R.2916, bills to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York.
May 20, 20266:30 PM· 628
MeetingBusiness meeting to consider S.236, 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), S.1513, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, S.2098, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, S.2735, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, H.R.681, 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 held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), H.R.2302, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, H.R.2388, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and H.R.3620, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska; to be immediately followed by an oversight hearing to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service.
Mar 11, 20266:30 PM· 628
MeetingOversight hearings to examine Federal policies governing Indian water rights settlements, including S.953, to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
Feb 10, 20262:30 PM· 628
MeetingHearings to examine the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) program.
Feb 4, 20267:15 PM· 628
MeetingHearings to examine S.2098, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, S.1055, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and S.699, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to address liability for payment of charges or costs associated with the provision of purchased/referred care services.
Jan 28, 20267:30 PM· 628
MeetingHearings to examine Title II of the draft of the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act, focusing on justice and safety for native children.
Dec 17, 20257:30 PM· 628
MeetingBusiness meeting to consider S.3383, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine S.236, 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), S.1508, to confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect to civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, S.1513, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, S.2735, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.










