Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
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Scope and purpose
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
Bills
- H.R. 3620 To President Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
- S. 240 Became law Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
- H.R. 2388 To President Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
- S. 1055 Passed Senate Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
- S. 1514 Passed Senate Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
- S. 3219 Passed Senate Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026
- S. 3383 Passed Senate Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
- H.R. 2400 Passed Senate Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026
- S. 239 In committee Crow Revenue Act
- S. 550 Became law A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Members
- Lisa Murkowski(R-AK)— Chairman
- Brian Schatz(D-HI)— Vice Chairman
- Alan Armstrong(R-OK)
- Maria Cantwell(D-WA)
- Catherine Cortez Masto(D-NV)
- Steve Daines(R-MT)
- John Hoeven(R-ND)
- Ben Ray Luján(D-NM)
- Jerry Moran(R-KS)
- Mike Rounds(R-SD)
- Tina Smith(D-MN)