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95 bills referred in the 119th Congress so far

930 across the 13 Congresses on file, more in this Congress than in any other. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 107th to 119th

Members

Seated in the 119th Congress

Meetings

Hearings and business meetings in the 119th Congress

Members 11

Chair and ranking member first, then alphabetically. Today's official roster.

Seat	Member	Role
R-AK	Lisa Murkowski	Chairman
D-HI	Brian Schatz	Vice Chairman
R-OK	Alan Armstrong
D-NM	Ben Ray Luján
D-NV	Catherine Cortez Masto
R-KS	Jerry Moran
R-ND	John Hoeven
D-WA	Maria Cantwell
R-SD	Mike Rounds
R-MT	Steve Daines
D-MN	Tina Smith

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 119th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 119th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
S 5694	A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California, and for other purposes.	Referred To	Nov 9, 2026
S 239	Crow Revenue Act	Reported By	Sep 28, 2026
SRES 909	A resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.	Referred To	Sep 24, 2026
SRES 900	A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.	Referred To	Sep 24, 2026
S 1055	Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act	Reported By	Sep 23, 2026
S 3219	Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026	Reported By	Sep 23, 2026
HR 226	Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act	Hearings By	Sep 23, 2026
S 4053	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.	Hearings By	Sep 23, 2026

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 119th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Open Business Meeting	Business meeting to consider S.5354, to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine S.1750, to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, S.3859, 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, S.4053, to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and H.R.226, to take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Dirksen Senate Office Building 6281 document	Scheduled	Sep 23, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine housing needs in native communities, including S.5354, to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.Dirksen Senate Office Building 6281 document	Scheduled	Sep 16, 2026

Open Business Meeting	Business meeting to consider S.239, to take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, S.1055, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, S.1514, to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, S.3219, to transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and H.R.2400, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe.Dirksen Senate Office Building 6281 document	Scheduled	Aug 5, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine tracking prediction markets' exponential growth, focusing on tribal implications and beyond.Dirksen Senate Office Building 628	Scheduled	Aug 4, 2026
Open Hearing	Hearings to examine S.3573, 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, S.3617, to approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation in the State of Arizona, to authorize construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims, S.4368, to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, S.4417, to amend the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act to make technical corrections, and S.4890, to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to establish subaccounts in the Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund.Dirksen Senate Office Building 6281 document	Scheduled	Jul 29, 2026

Open Business Meeting	Business meeting to consider the nominations of Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.Capitol (Senate side) 1201 document	Scheduled	Jul 22, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine the nomination of Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.Dirksen Senate Office Building 6281 document	Scheduled	Jun 24, 2026

Open Hearing	Hearings to examine S.630, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to the Quapaw Nation and certain members of the Quapaw Nation in accordance with the recommendation of the United States Court of Federal Claims, S.1514 and H.R.2389, bills to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, S.2796, to provide for a land exchange in San Bernardino County, California, S.2871 and H.R.2400, bills to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pit River Tribe, S.3219, to transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and S.3475 and H.R.2916, bills to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York.Dirksen Senate Office Building 6281 document	Scheduled	Jun 3, 2026

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 119th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
S. Hrg. 119-347	Legislative Hearing on Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act103 pages 5 witnesses Jackson-Street, Hon. Lonna, Chairperson, Spirit Lake Tribal Council Johnson, Hon. Joan, Council Member At Large, Gros Ventre, Fort Belknap Indian Community Fineday, Ms. Anita, Former Commissioner, Native Children's Commission Jump, Ms. Lori, CEO, StrongHearts Native Helpline Patterson, Mr. Mark, Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center	Jan 28, 2026
S. Hrg. 119-275	S. 107, the Lumbee Fairness Act72 pagesOn H.R. 4, H.R. 21, H.R. 27, H.R. 31, H.R. 110 and 38 more 4 witnesses Barnes, Hon. Ben, Chief, Shawnee Tribe Hicks, Hon. Michell, Principal Chief, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Locklear, Arlinda, Esq., Special Counsel on Recognition, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Lowery, Hon. John, Chairman, Lumbee Tribe	Nov 5, 2025
S. Hrg. 119-312	Impacts of Government Shutdowns and Agency Reductions in Force on Native Communities126 pagesOn H.R. 2130, H.R. 5328, H.R. 5371, H.R. 9747, S. 723 and 2 more 5 witnesses Bird, Kerry D., President, National Indian Education Association Harris, Hon. Sarah E., Vice Chairwoman, Mohegan Tribe; Secretary, United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Locklear, II., Anthony, Tribal Member, Lumbee Tribe; CEO, National Indian Health Board Mallot, Ben, President, Alaska Federation of Natives Upton, Pete, CEO, Native CDFI Network, Executive Director, Native360 Loan Fund	Oct 29, 2025
S. Hrg. 119-178	Unleashing Indian Energy--Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy68 pagesOn H.Con.Res. 14, S.Con.Res. 14 3 witnesses Conrad, David, Acting Director/Deputy Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, U.S. Department of Energy Fenton, Jocelyn, Director of Programs, Denali Commission Ortiz, Dr. Anna Maria, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Government Accountability Office	Sep 10, 2025
S. Hrg. 119-151	Nomination of William "Billy" Kirkland to Be Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior87 pagesOn S. 227, S. 982 2 witnesses Jack, Hon. Brian, U.S. Representative from Georgia Kirkland, William "Billy", Nominee for the Position of Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior	Jul 17, 2025
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 Services112 pages 5 witnesses Alkire, Hon. Janet, Chairwoman, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; Representative, National Indian Health Board Charlie, Melissa, Executive Director, Fairbanks Native Association Daniels, Dr. Sheri-Ann, CEO, Papa Ola Lokahi Greninger, Hon. Loni, Vice Chairwoman, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Simpson, Lucy R., Executive Director, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center	May 14, 2025
S. Hrg. 119-85	Native American Education: Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education120 pages 5 witnesses Dropik, Jason, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association Rose, Ahniwake, President/CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium Russell, Nicole, Executive Director, National Association of Federally Impacted Schools Worl, Rosita, Ph.D., President, Sealaska Heritage Institute Yellowfish, Sydna, Director of Indian Education, Edmond Public Schools	Apr 2, 2025
S. Hrg. 119-32	EXAMINING NATIVE COMMUNITIES' PRIORITIES FOR THE 119th CONGRESS63 pagesOn H.R. 741, H.R. 8318, H.R. 10455, S. 1696, S. 5048 5 witnesses Bird, Kerry D., President, National Indian Education Association Butler, Hon. Rodney, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation; President, Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Lewis, Kuhio, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Macarro, Hon. Mark, President, National Congress of American Indians Smith, Hon. William, Alaska Area Representative; Chairman, National Indian Health Board	Feb 12, 2025

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 119th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
S. Rept. 119-155	Crow Revenue ActOn S. 239	Sep 28, 2026
S. Rept. 119-153	Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026On S. 3219	Sep 23, 2026
S. Rept. 119-152	Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity ActOn S. 1055	Sep 23, 2026
S. Rept. 119-150	Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025On H.R. 2302	Sep 22, 2026
S. Rept. 119-149	Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025On S. 2735	Sep 22, 2026
S. Rept. 119-148	Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActOn S. 1514	Sep 22, 2026
S. Rept. 119-147	Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026On H.R. 2400	Sep 22, 2026
S. Rept. 119-137	Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActOn H.R. 2388	Sep 14, 2026

Referred to this committee for confirmation, newest first, with the outcome and the latest action. In the 119th Congress.

Nomination	Nominee and post	Outcome	Received
PN1022-10	Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, for the term of four years, vice Roselyn Tso, resigned.Department of Health and Human Services	Confirmed Aug 7, 2026Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.	Jun 1, 2026
PN129-13	John Simermeyer, of North Carolina, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission for the term of three years, vice E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, term expired.National Indian Gaming Commission	WithdrawnReceived message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.	Apr 29, 2025
PN22-14	William Kirkland, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, vice Bryan Todd Newland, resigned.Department of the Interior	Confirmed Oct 7, 2025Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.	Feb 3, 2025

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 119th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
POM-94	A concurrent memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona urging the United States Congress to enact legislation divesting the United States of the San Carlos irrigation project electric system; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Petition or memorial	Sep 24, 2026
EC-4755	A communication from the Senior Advisor, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to action on a nomination for a position covered by the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 for the position of Director, Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 4, 2026; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Executive communication	Sep 22, 2026
EC-4754	A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Addressing Dementia in Indian Country Report to Congress 2021-2023"; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Executive communication	Sep 22, 2026
EC-4500	A communication from the Senior Advisor, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a nomination for a position covered by the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 for the position of Director, Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 20, 2026; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Executive communication	Sep 14, 2026
EC-4423	A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "OMB Report to the Congress on the BBEDCA 251A Sequestration for Fiscal Year 2027"; to the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Sep 14, 2026
POM-61	A concurrent memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona urging the United States Congress to enact legislation divesting the United States of the San Carlos irrigation project electric system; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Petition or memorial	Jul 23, 2026
EC-3951	A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Native Americans, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Native American Programs" (RIN0970-AD36) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 17, 2026; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Executive communication	Jun 22, 2026
EC-2526	A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Report to Congress on Contract Funding of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Awards"; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Executive communication	Jan 27, 2026

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Nominations	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	12	95	36	6	35	24	8	3	17	0
118th2023–2024	11	75	34	3	33	26	18	1	29	0
117th2021–2022	12	81	26	15	24	34	26	2	34	1
116th2019–2020	13	90	38	11	37	16	22	2	35	0
115th2017–2018	17	71	35	11	34	—	33	2	33	1
114th2015–2016	14	78	39	11	38	—	43	1	47	2
113th2013–2014	14	60	27	7	22	—	35	5	32	1
112th2011–2012	14	53	20	7	13	—	45	6	33	2
111th2009–2010	15	55	25	6	21	—	43	6	16	2
110th2007–2008	16	59	26	8	25	—	42	8	19	2
109th2005–2006	14	66	32	12	32	—	41	1	21	1
108th2003–2004	15	88	35	9	33	—	57	6	20	2
107th2001–2002	15	59	20	6	18	—	53	5	40	1

Membership changes 2

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 119th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
Mar 27, 2026	Alan Armstrong R-OK	Joined	S.Res. 664
Mar 23, 2026	Markwayne Mullin R-OK	Left Congress	Last recorded vote

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