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Committee on Indian Affairs
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Committee on Indian Affairs

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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.

Leadership

Chairman
Lisa Murkowski
Republican • Alaska

Members (12)

Brian Emanuel Schatz

Democrat • HI

Vice Chairman

Lisa Murkowski

Republican • AK

Chairman

Maria E. Cantwell

Democrat • WA

Member

John Hoeven

Republican • ND

Member

Jon Tester

Democrat • MT

Member

Steve Daines

Republican • MT

Member

Catherine Marie Cortez Masto

Democrat • NV

Member

Markwayne Mullin

Republican • OK

Member

Tina Smith

Democrat • MN

Member

Ben Ray Luján

Democrat • NM

Member

Marion Michael Rounds

Republican • SD

Member

Jerry Moran

Republican • KS

Member

Recent Legislation

S-3573pending committee

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 · December 18, 2025

S-3478pending committee

Assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.

Referred To · December 15, 2025

Upcoming Schedule

Meeting
Scheduled

Hearings to examine S.2098, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, S.1055, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and S.699, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to address liability for payment of charges or costs associated with the provision of purchased/referred care services.

Wed, Feb 4, 2026
7:15 PM ET
628, Dirksen Senate Office Building

Meeting Videos

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Senate
Meeting

Business meeting to consider S.3383, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine S.236, 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), S.1508, to confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect to civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, S.1513, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, S.2735, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

Hearing Records

18 transcripts available
Senate
S.Hrg.119-32

Examining Native Communities' Priorities For The 119th Congress

Feb 12, 2025
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S-3475
pending committee

Authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.

Referred To · December 15, 2025

S-3383pending committee

Amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

Markup By · December 17, 2025

S-3358pending committee

Assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds, and for other purposes.

Referred To · December 4, 2025

S-3375pending committee

Amend the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act to modify the program for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts development, and for other purposes.

Referred To · December 4, 2025

S-3242pending committee

Amend the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to facilitate implementation of the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, and for other purposes.

Referred To · November 20, 2025

S-3219pending committee

Transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

Referred To · November 19, 2025

Dec 17, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Business meeting to consider S.3383, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine S.236, 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), S.1508, to confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect to civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, S.1513, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, S.2735, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

Dec 17, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Hearings to examine S.107, to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956.

Nov 5, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Hearings to examine S.107, to amend the Lumbee Act of 1956.

Nov 5, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Hearings to examine impacts of government shutdowns and agency reductions in force on Native communities.

Oct 29, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Hearings to examine impacts of government shutdowns and agency reductions in force on Native communities.

Oct 29, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Hearings to examine Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act successes and opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service.

Sep 17, 2025
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Senate
Meeting

Hearings to examine Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act successes and opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service.

Sep 17, 2025
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Senate
S.Hrg.119-122

Delivering Essential Public Health And Social Services To Native Americans_ Examining Federal Programs Serving Native Americans Across The Operating Divisions At The U.s. Department Of Health And Human Services

May 14, 2025
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Senate
S.Hrg.119-151

Nomination Of William "billy" Kirkland To Be Assistant Secretary For Indian Affairs, Department Of The Interior

Jul 17, 2025
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Senate
S.Hrg.119-85

Native American Education: Examining Federal Programs At The U.s. Department Of Education

Apr 2, 2025
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Senate
S.Hrg.118-120

S. Hrg. 118120 . S. 616, S. 1898 And S. 1987

Jul 12, 2023
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Senate
S.Hrg.118-195

Water As A Trust Resource: Examining Access In Native Communities

Sep 27, 2023
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