Tribal sovereignty, trust lands, and federal obligations to Native communities. We're tracking 18 bills in this area — 18 still in play.
Allows Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to sue in federal court over land claims tied to the 1805 Treaty of Grouseland.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians trades tribal land near San Bernardino to federal government for roughly equal acreage of National Forest System land.
Updates federal housing assistance rules for Native American tribes and individuals; detailed specifics pending official summary publication.
Extends emergency medical notification deadline from 72 hours to 15 days for Native Americans using non-IHS providers.
Transfers federal land known as Geese House Site to Native American ownership or control.
Expands Native American tribes' ability to develop and lease tribal lands for commercial purposes.
Addresses how tribal court warrants are recognized and enforced.
Authorizes settlement agreement between Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and New York state, counties, towns, and power authority over Akwesasne land rights.
Likely requires the Indian Health Service to process emergency medical claims faster and more fairly.
Moves 265 acres in El Dorado County, California into federal trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
Transfers ~204 acres in El Dorado County, California into federal trust for Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
Allows two Massachusetts tribes—Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)—to lease their trust land for up to 99 years instead of shorter terms.
Places approximately 1,082.63 acres of Washington state land into federal trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
Allows Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their trust lands for up to 99 years, instead of shorter current terms.
Requires Indian Health Service to reimburse Native patients within 30 days when they pay out-of-pocket for authorized medical care.
Extends the Tribal Forest Protection Act through 2031, letting tribes manage federal lands to prevent wildfire and disease spread.
Interior Department transfers funds to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) in Michigan to settle long-standing land claims.
Increases the number of healthcare providers eligible to work through Indian Health Service (IHS), the federal agency serving Native American tribes.