CommitteesIndian Affairs

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE

Indian Affairs

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

Bills Referred

81

Markups This Mo

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Members

11

Subcommittees

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Bill Pipeline — Stuck vs. Moving

81 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-TN518d in cmte

489d since last action

S. 239

Crow Revenue Act

Daines R-MT501d in cmte

501d since last action

S. 1301

Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025

Moran R-KS432d in cmte

432d since last action

H.R. 3073

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Maloy R-UT406d in cmte

84d since last action

S. 1750

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Britt R-AL391d in cmte

391d since last action

S. 1967

PROTECT Act of 2025

Daines R-MT369d in cmte

369d since last action

S. 2160

Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025

Peters D-MI349d in cmte

349d since last action

S. 2272

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

Bennet D-CO330d in cmte

330d since last action

S. 2452

Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

Cantwell D-WA320d in cmte

320d since last action

S. 2564

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

Heinrich D-NM313d in cmte

313d since last action

S. 2771

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025

Luján D-NM271d in cmte

271d 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-HI253d in cmte

253d 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-NM238d in cmte

238d 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-WY217d in cmte

97d since last action

S. 3242

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025

Luján D-NM201d in cmte

201d since last action

S. 3375

Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act

Schatz D-HI187d in cmte

187d since last action

S. 3358

Native American Seeds Act of 2025

Heinrich D-NM187d in cmte

187d since last action

S. 3478

Indian Buffalo Management Act

Heinrich D-NM176d in cmte

176d since last action

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-NM173d in cmte

173d since last action

S. 3617

Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026

Kelly D-AZ147d in cmte

147d since last action

+9 more

In Motion

16

markup or recent activity

S. 630

Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

Mullin R-OK475d 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-NY176d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 3219

Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025

Heinrich D-NM202d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2871

Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025

Padilla D-CA264d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2796

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Padilla D-CA271d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1514

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

Cantwell D-WA406d 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-CA249d 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-SC328d 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-NY421d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

H.R. 2400

Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025

LaMalfa R-CA439d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

H.R. 2389

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

Randall D-WA440d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 953

Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Kelly D-AZ455d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 699

Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025

Rounds R-SD470d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1055

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Rounds R-SD453d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1508

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Curtis R-UT406d in cmte

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 643

A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, and for other purposes.

Merkley D-OR474d in cmte

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Reported Out

36

advanced to floor or enacted

S. 564

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Heinrich D-NM481d in cmte

BILLreported 5d ago

S. 563

Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Heinrich D-NM481d in cmte

BILLreported 5d ago

S. 2735

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

Padilla D-CA274d in cmte

BILLreported 20d 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-MA502d in cmte

BILLreported 20d ago

S. 2098

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Murkowski R-AK357d in cmte

BILLreported 20d ago

S. 1513

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Cantwell D-WA406d in cmte

BILLreported 20d 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-MA502d in cmte

BILLreported 20d ago

H.R. 3620

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

III R-AK376d in cmte

BILLreported 20d ago

H.R. 2388

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Randall D-WA440d in cmte

BILLreported 20d ago

H.R. 2302

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

McClintock R-CA442d in cmte

BILLreported 20d ago

S. 723

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

Thune R-SD469d in cmte

ENACTEDreported 36d ago

H.R. 165

Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act

Johnson R-SD522d in cmte

ENACTEDreported 172d 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-HI476d in cmte

BILLreported 174d ago

S. 3383

Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025

Schatz D-HI183d in cmte

BILLreported 174d 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-CA468d in cmte

BILLreported 175d 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-OK482d in cmte

BILLreported 175d ago

S. 719

Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025

Murkowski R-AK469d in cmte

BILLreported 176d ago

S. 642

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025

Peters D-MI475d in cmte

BILLreported 176d 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-NM475d in cmte

BILLreported 176d ago

S. 622

Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025

Smith D-MN476d in cmte

BILLreported 176d ago

+16 more

Upcoming Hearings & Markups

Recent

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.

Oct 29, 20256:00 PM· 628

MeetingHearings to examine impacts of government shutdowns and agency reductions in force on Native communities.

Sep 17, 20256:30 PM· 628

MeetingHearings to examine Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act successes and opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service.