Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Bills & Legislation

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Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB70

Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
1/25/23  
Report Pass
2/15/23  
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023 This bill sets forth requirements for the processing of a proposed residential leasehold mortgage, business leasehold mortgage, land mortgage, or right-of-way document by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA must notify lenders upon receipt of such documentation, perform a preliminary review of such documents not later than 10 days after receipt, and approve or disapprove of such documents within 20 or 30 days, depending on the type of application. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for the BIA regarding (1) response times for the completion of certified title status reports, (2) notification of delays in processing, and (3) the form of notices and delivery of certain reports. The bill also provides relevant federal agencies and Indian tribes with read-only access to the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System maintained by the BIA. The Government Accountability Office must report on digitizing documents for the purpose of streamlining and expediting the completion of mortgage packages for residential mortgages on Indian land. Finally, the bill establishes within the BIA's Division of Real Estate Services the position of Realty Ombudsman.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB761

Introduced
2/26/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB748

Introduced
2/26/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB719

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  
Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB723

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB239

Introduced
1/24/25  
Crow Revenue Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB621

Introduced
2/18/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB622

Introduced
2/18/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025