CommitteesIndian Affairs

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE

Indian Affairs

11 members·0 subcommittees·Chair: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Bills Referred

87

Markups This Mo

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Members

11

Subcommittees

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Bill Pipeline — Stuck vs. Moving

87 bills referred

Aging · Days Since Referral

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Stuck

29

no 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

22

markup 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

36

advanced 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

Recent

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.

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.

Feb 10, 20262:30 PM· 628

MeetingHearings to examine the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) program.

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.