119th Congress / 2025–2026

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S5354

In Senate Committee

Senate

Native housing programs would run through 2033 with more homelessness help

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23). Native housing programs could keep receiving federal funds through 2033. Tribes would gain more control over housing programs. The bill would also expand help for people without homes and Indian veterans.

Procedural next step: Committee Action
Timing signalScheduled: Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23)

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S3859

In Senate Committee

Senate

Catawba Nation could have more control over who may become a member

A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.

Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23). The bill would remove two federal limits on future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation. It would not enroll anyone or create new federal membership rules.

Procedural next step: Committee Action
Timing signalScheduled: Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23)

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S1750

In Senate Committee

Senate

Bill would protect the Poarch Band’s existing trust lands

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23). The Poarch Band’s existing trust lands would keep their legal status. The bill would also confirm that the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act applies to the tribe.

Procedural next step: Committee Action
Timing signalScheduled: Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23)

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S4053

In Senate Committee

Senate

Pechanga Tribe would gain 860 acres that must remain open space

A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23). The Pechanga Band of Indians would gain control of about 860 acres of federal land. The land must stay open space, and the Tribe could not use it for casino-style gaming.

Procedural next step: Committee Action
Timing signalScheduled: Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23)

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H.R.226

In Senate Committee

Senate

Cherokee tribe would regain trust land for historic Tennessee sites

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23). The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians would gain trust status for historic lands near Tellico Reservoir. The tribe could use the sites for memorials, education, culture. and recreation. TVA would keep reservoir control, and gambling would be banned there.

Procedural next step: Committee Action
Timing signalScheduled: Business meeting scheduled (Sep 23)

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S4428

In Senate Committee

Senate

Students flagged for identity fraud would need an ID check before aid

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Business meeting scheduled (Sep 24). Every federal student aid application would get an identity fraud check starting October 1, 2026. Flagged students would have to prove who they are in person or by live video before getting aid.

Procedural next step: Committee Action
Timing signalScheduled: Business meeting scheduled (Sep 24)

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