The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs oversees the federal government's trust relationship with Native American tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. It has jurisdiction over tribal governance, Indian health services, education, land management, and economic development on tribal lands.
Bills related to tribal sovereignty, Indian Health Service funding, Native American education, tribal economic development, and the settlement of land and water rights claims are referred here. The committee addresses the unique legal and political relationship between the federal government and the 574 federally recognized tribal nations, working to improve conditions in communities that often face significant challenges in healthcare, education, and economic opportunity.
S. Rpt. 119-93 accompanies infrastructure legislation titled "Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025". Infrastructure bills affect highways, bridges, airports, transit, water systems, broadband, ports, or federal buildings. The Indian Affairs Committee's report describes the infrastructure need, the proposed federal investment or regulatory change, and projected economic and community benefits. Infrastructure reports typically include analysis of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and regional effects.
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TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE SHOSHONE-PAIUTE TRIBES OF THE DUCK VALLEY RESERVATION WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 2025
S. Rpt. 119-94 accompanies infrastructure legislation titled "Technical Correction to the Shoshone-paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025". Infrastructure bills affect highways, bridges, airports, transit, water systems, broadband, ports, or federal buildings. The Indian Affairs Committee's report describes the infrastructure need, the proposed federal investment or regulatory change, and projected economic and community benefits. Infrastructure reports typically include analysis of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and regional effects.
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TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NORTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO RURAL WATER PROJECTS ACT, TAOS PUEBLO INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT, AND AAMODT LITIGATION SETTLEMENT ACT
S. Rpt. 119-95 accompanies infrastructure legislation titled "Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act". Infrastructure bills affect highways, bridges, airports, transit, water systems, broadband, ports, or federal buildings. The Indian Affairs Committee's report describes the infrastructure need, the proposed federal investment or regulatory change, and projected economic and community benefits. Infrastructure reports typically include analysis of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and regional effects.
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S. Rpt. 119-90 accompanies the "Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act" — legislation that falls within the Indian Affairs Committee's jurisdiction. Committee reports serve as the official legislative history of a bill, documenting what the legislation would do and why the committee recommends passage. Reports of this kind include the committee's section-by-section analysis, any amendments adopted during markup, the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate, dissenting views from minority members, and the legal basis for the legislation. Courts and agencies consult committee reports when interpreting enacted laws, making these documents important beyond the immediate legislative moment.
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A BILL TO REAFFIRM THE APPLICABILITY OF THE INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT TO THE LYTTON RANCHERIA OF CALIFORNIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
S. Rpt. 119-79 addresses "A Bill to Reaffirm the Applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for Other Purposes". It was prepared by the Indian Affairs Committee as part of the committee's legislative and oversight work. Committee reports are among the most important primary sources in the legislative process. They explain what legislation does, why the committee believes it is necessary, what amendments were adopted, how much it costs, and what the committee's majority and minority members think. Courts and agencies refer to these reports for decades after enactment when interpreting how laws should be applied.
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