Native Americans

Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 751.

Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 762.

Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 755.

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 753.

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Became Public Law No: 119-128.

Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-122.

Tribal Veterans Voucher Flexibility Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Tribal Oral Health Sovereignty Act

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

Held at the desk.

Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026

Held at the desk.

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Held at the desk.

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

Held at the desk.

Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act

Held at the desk.

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297-5298)

Crow Revenue Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686.

To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 119-114.

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)

Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Recognizing the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

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.

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.

Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.

Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636.

Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Recognition Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Received in the Senate.

Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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.

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.

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.

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.

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Geese House Site Conveyance Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Helping Our People Act of 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

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.

Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

To provide for the continued use of certain trust land in San Diego County for healthcare purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

REACH Our Tribes Act

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.