SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE
Indian Affairs
Bills Referred
81
Markups This Mo
0
Members
11
Subcommittees
0
Membership
Bill Pipeline — Stuck vs. Moving
81 bills referredAging · Days Since Referral
Stuck
29no 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
16markup 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
36advanced 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
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.
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.










