Committee on Indian Affairs

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

Committee on Indian Affairs

Leadership

Members (12)

Recent Legislation

Upcoming Schedule

Meeting Videos

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business meeting to consider the nomination of William Kirkland, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine Federal programs at the Department of Energy.

Business meeting to consider the nomination of William Kirkland, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine Federal programs at the Department of Energy.

Hearing Records

Examining Native Communities' Priorities For The 119th Congress

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

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

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

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

Water As A Trust Resource: Examining Access In Native Communities