Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Bills & Legislation

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Us Congress House Bill HB165

Introduced
1/3/25  
Refer
1/3/25  
Engrossed
1/23/25  
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to complete all actions necessary to place approximately 40 acres of land in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, into restricted fee status for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Restricted fee status refers to land that is owned by a tribe or tribal member but is subject to restrictions by the United States against alienation (i.e., sale or transfer) or encumbrance (e.g., liens, leases, or rights-of-way) by operation of law. The bill requires the land to be held and maintained as a memorial and sacred site, as outlined by the document titled Covenant Between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and dated October 21, 2022. Further, it prohibits commercial development and gaming activity on the land.
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Us Congress House Bill HB226

Introduced
1/7/25  
Refer
1/7/25  
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill specifies the structures that may be constructed with the TVA's written consent on certain lands subject to flooding. Additionally, the TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands. Further, the bill specifies that the United States is not liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the permanent flooding of adjacent lands. In addition, the bill outlines the TVA's continuing responsibilities, including those related to environmental remediation. Finally, the bill prohibits gaming on these lands.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB236

Introduced
1/23/25  
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.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB241

Introduced
1/24/25  
Refer
1/24/25  
Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB239

Introduced
1/24/25  
Crow Revenue Act
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB240

Introduced
1/24/25  
Refer
1/24/25  
Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB107

Introduced
1/16/25  
Lumbee Fairness Act
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB105

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/15/25  
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to complete all actions necessary to place approximately 40 acres of land in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, into restricted fee status for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Restricted fee status refers to land that is owned by a tribe or tribal member but is subject to restrictions by the United States against alienation (i.e., sale or transfer) or encumbrance (e.g., liens, leases, or rights-of-way) by operation of law. The bill requires the land to be held and maintained as a memorial and sacred site, as outlined by the document titled Covenant Between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and dated October 21, 2022. Further, it prohibits commercial development and gaming activity on the land.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SR60

Introduced
2/5/25  
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB390

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
BADGES for Native Communities Act Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB546

Introduced
2/12/25  
Refer
2/12/25  
Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB550

Introduced
2/12/25  
Refer
2/12/25  
A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB562

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB565

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB563

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025