📜 Policy Area
Native Americans
135 bills with activity in Congress's records in the last 120 days, sorted by most recent legislative action. A bill can appear here because its record was updated — a new cosponsor, a corrected detail — even if its last floor or committee action was earlier than that. Policy area is assigned by Congress.gov, not by SearchMyRep.
Data last refreshed Nov 7, 2026
S. 2554Sep 17, 2026
Alaska Native Landless Equity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 2016Sep 17, 2026
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
H.R. 4598Sep 15, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
H.R. 8658Sep 15, 2026
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT)
H.R. 7954Sep 15, 2026
Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
H.R. 741Sep 15, 2026
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ)
H.R. 8483Sep 15, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA)
S. 240Sep 15, 2026
Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT)
S. 550Sep 14, 2026
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK)
H.R. 4584Sep 14, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA)
H.R. 681Sep 14, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA)
S. 236Sep 14, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
S. 1513Sep 14, 2026
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)
H.R. 7269Sep 10, 2026
Helping Our People Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA)
H.R. 8674Sep 10, 2026
Geese House Site Conveyance Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 8546Sep 10, 2026
Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA)
H.R. 6869Sep 10, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
H.R. 5935Sep 10, 2026
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA)
H.R. 2827Aug 20, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK)
S. 5299Aug 6, 2026
Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 3219Aug 5, 2026
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
H.R. 2400Aug 5, 2026
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA)
S. 1514Aug 5, 2026
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)
S. 1055Aug 5, 2026
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
S. 5247Aug 5, 2026
Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA)
S. 239Aug 5, 2026
Crow Revenue Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT)
S. 5240Aug 4, 2026
REACH Our Tribes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
S. 3617Jul 29, 2026
Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
S. 4890Jul 29, 2026
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 4417Jul 29, 2026
Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 9973Jul 27, 2026
Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 (II)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
H.R. 9935Jul 23, 2026
Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
S. 5132Jul 23, 2026
Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA)
H.R. 9820Jul 21, 2026
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
S. 5056Jul 21, 2026
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA)
S. 3383Jul 16, 2026
Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI)
S. 4976Jul 14, 2026
Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
H.R. 9637Jul 9, 2026
Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA)
H.R. 7396Jun 24, 2026
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
H.R. 9425Jun 24, 2026
Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
S. 4869Jun 23, 2026
Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 4832Jun 18, 2026
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN)
S. 4813Jun 17, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
S. 4811Jun 17, 2026
Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
S. 4785Jun 15, 2026
FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN)
S. 3041Jun 15, 2026
Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
S. 254Jun 12, 2026
ARTIST Act
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 4731Jun 10, 2026
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
H.R. 8473Jun 9, 2026
Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 8954Jun 9, 2026
Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
H.R. 6917Jun 9, 2026
To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
S. 564Jun 4, 2026
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 563Jun 4, 2026
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 630Jun 3, 2026
Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK)
H.R. 6162Jun 3, 2026
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
S. 2871Jun 3, 2026
Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 2916Jun 3, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY)
S. 2796Jun 3, 2026
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)
S. 3475Jun 3, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY)
H.R. 5682Jun 3, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA)
S. 4666Jun 2, 2026
Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
H.R. 5694Jun 2, 2026
ARTIST Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 588.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 1010May 21, 2026
BADGES for Native Communities Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
S. 4638May 21, 2026
Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
H.R. 2815May 19, 2026
Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-93.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 8824May 14, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS)
S. 4516May 13, 2026
Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
S.Res. 726May 12, 2026
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)
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT)
H.R. 8742May 12, 2026
Respect Tribal IDs Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
H.Res. 1257May 4, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA)
S.Res. 720Apr 30, 2026
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)
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
H.Res. 1243Apr 30, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY)
H.R. 7515Apr 29, 2026
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA)
H.R. 8461Apr 23, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
H.R. 7627Mar 20, 2026
Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO)
H.R. 3073Mar 17, 2026
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT)
H.R. 7957Mar 17, 2026
Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ)
S. 4053Mar 11, 2026
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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)
S. 4014Mar 5, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)
H.R. 5910Mar 4, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY)
H.R. 7781Mar 3, 2026
Parity for Tribal Educators Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM)
S.Res. 625Mar 2, 2026
A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI)
S. 3946Feb 26, 2026
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK)
H.R. 7710Feb 25, 2026
Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA)
H.R. 7698Feb 25, 2026
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)
H.R. 7705Feb 25, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI)
H.R. 2130Feb 23, 2026
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)
S. 3859Feb 12, 2026
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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC)
H.R. 7490Feb 11, 2026
Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK)
S. 699Feb 4, 2026
Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
H.R. 7325Feb 3, 2026
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK)
H.R. 1723Jan 16, 2026
Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI)
H.R. 6343Jan 13, 2026
Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
H.R. 6415Jan 13, 2026
Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA)
H.R. 725Jan 12, 2026
Crow Revenue Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Sponsor: Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT)
H.R. 504Jan 8, 2026
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] (R-FL)
H.R. 6931Dec 26, 2025
Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ)
H.R. 410Dec 26, 2025
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 165Dec 19, 2025
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Became Public Law No: 119-61.
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)
S. 3478Dec 15, 2025
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 719Dec 15, 2025
Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 3358Dec 4, 2025
Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
S. 1468Dec 2, 2025
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 3236Nov 20, 2025
Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)
S. 105Oct 2, 2025
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
S. 2832Sep 17, 2025
Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO)
H.R. 5328Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN)
H.R. 3654Sep 9, 2025
TERRA Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA)
H.R. 5144Sep 4, 2025
Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA)
H.R. 4750Jul 23, 2025
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
H.R. 4712Jul 23, 2025
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA)
H.R. 4377Jul 14, 2025
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO)
S. 2272Jul 14, 2025
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
H.R. 42Jul 7, 2025
Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-22.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 43Jul 7, 2025
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-23.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
S. 2022Jun 11, 2025
Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
H.R. 411Jun 11, 2025
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI)
H.R. 3670Jun 11, 2025
IHS Provider Expansion Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
H.R. 3444Jun 10, 2025
Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA)
H.R. 3773Jun 5, 2025
PROTECT Act of 2025
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA)
H.R. 3723Jun 4, 2025
Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX)
S.Res. 214May 22, 2025
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3142; text: 05/08/2025 CR S2844-2845)
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
H.Res. 381May 5, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA)
S. 1574May 1, 2025
Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
H.R. 2236Apr 18, 2025
Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM)
S. 1008Mar 13, 2025
Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 28.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 870Mar 5, 2025
Native ELDER Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
S. 785Feb 27, 2025
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
H.R. 1499Feb 21, 2025
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR)
H.R. 1444Feb 18, 2025
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM)
H.R. 1323Feb 13, 2025
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)
H.R. 226Feb 5, 2025
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN)
H.R. 412Feb 5, 2025
To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI)
H.R. 907Jan 31, 2025
Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT)
S. 255Jan 24, 2025
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)