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House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 7269 and H.R. 8674 Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R....

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The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2317, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026, on September 14, 2026.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3925, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act, on September 14, 2026. The bill authorizes a land exchange between the federal government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The tribe would receive about 1,475 of federal forest land in southern California while the United States would receive about 1,460 acres. Following considera...

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.8658, the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act, on September 14, 2026. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.8658 under a suspension of the rules.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.240, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025, on September 14, 2026.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025, on September 14, 2026. The bill designates the Director of the Indian Health Service as the  Assistant Secretary for Indian Health. The position will remain within the Department of Health and Human Services. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.741 under a suspension of the...

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, on September 14, 2026. The bill clarifies that  Alaska Native handicrafts made or sold with non-edible migratory bird parts are exempt from federal law. The measure is named in honor of Archie Cavanaugh, a Tlingit artist and musician who had been prosecuted for carrying on his ancest...

The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.550, a bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, on September 14, 2026. The bill authorizes the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to resolve a land claim of the Miami Tribe, headquartered in Oklahoma. The claim is based on lands promised to the tribe by treaty in Illinois. Following consideratio...

Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Washington) pays tribute to the late Ellery Kenneth "Ken" Choke, the chairman of the Nisqually Tribe. Choke passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 62. He led the Nisqually Tribe from 2018 to 2021 before returning to office in 2024. Strickland spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on September 1, 2026.

U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan delivers a primary election victory speech on August 11, 2026. Flanagan, a citizen of the White Earth Nation, won the Democratic primary for an open Senate seat in Minnesota. She is seeking to be the first Native woman to serve in the chamber. Flanagan currently serves as Lt. Governor of Minnesota. She spoke from Minneapolis.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S. 239, S. 1055, S. 1514, S. 3219 & H.R. 2400 Date: August 5, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 239, Crow Revenue Act (Daines) S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (Rounds) S. 1514, Quinault Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act (Heinrich) H.R. 2400, Pi...

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill 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 S.3617,...

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill 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 S.3617,...