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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 23, 2026

S 5354: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 reauthorizes federal housing assistance for Indian tribes and Native Hawaiians through fiscal year 2033 while expanding eligibility to include families with incomes up to 120 percent of the area median. The bill grants tribes greater autonomy by allowing them to set their own rent, procurement, and environmental review policies, and it streamlines regulatory processes by consolidating environmental reviews and exempting certain small-scale projects from specific federal requirements. Additionally, the legislation establishes new grant programs for homeless American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, creates a rental assistance program for homeless Indian veterans, and extends leasehold interests on trust lands to 99 years to improve financing options.
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate 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.

This bill would transfer approximately 860 acres of federal land in Riverside County, California, into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians. Once taken into trust, the land would become part of the tribe's reservation and be managed according to federal laws governing property held for Native American tribes. The legislation includes specific conditions requiring the land to remain open space dedicated to protecting archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources, while explicitly prohibiting any gaming activities on the property. Existing water rights, service agreements, and current land use restrictions would remain unchanged, and the map identifying the land would be kept on file for public inspection.
Alex Padilla (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 23, 2026

S 3859: 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.

S 3859 amends the 1993 settlement act for the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina by removing a specific requirement for future tribal membership. Currently, the law states that new members must be direct descendants of individuals on the original membership roll and must have maintained ongoing political ties with the tribe. This bill eliminates that requirement, allowing the Catawba Indian Nation to establish its own membership criteria without federal constraints. The change directly affects the Catawba Indian Nation by altering how it determines eligibility for tribal membership.
Lindsey Graham (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 23, 2026

S 3313: Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue a specific right-of-way for an emergency exit route near Milepost 9.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, directly affecting emergency access for the Wintergreen area. It mandates the Secretary certify three conditions before granting the right-of-way: evaluating non-federal land alternatives, analyzing fire behavior risks, and completing required environmental reviews under federal law. The bill amends a 1936 law governing the Blue Ridge Parkway to implement this specific emergency egress route, identified on a map dated September 2024. It focuses on procedural requirements for the federal land crossing, not on the outcome of the emergency access itself.
Tim Kaine (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 23, 2026

S 1750: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

This bill retroactively applies the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, confirming their status under federal law since June 18, 1934. It reaffirms all lands taken into trust for the tribe before the bill's enactment as federal trust lands, clarifying their legal standing. The bill directly affects the Poarch Band by resolving longstanding ambiguity about their inclusion under the Indian Reorganization Act. It ensures their existing land rights and governance authority under federal law are formally recognized.
Katie Boyd Britt (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

SCONRES 40: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

S. Con. Res. 40 establishes the federal budget framework for fiscal year 2027 and sets spending, revenue, and deficit targets for the decade through 2036. The resolution dictates specific funding levels for major government functions, including national defense, healthcare, and social security, while projecting a transition from annual deficits to a balanced budget by 2031. It also outlines procedural rules for both chambers of Congress to enforce these financial limits and allows for adjustments in response to emergencies or changes in economic baselines.
Rand Paul (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

SRES 872: A resolution celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.

SRES 872 is a commemorative resolution that celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps' establishment in 1961. It honors the nearly 250,000 American volunteers who have served in 144 countries and recognizes their contributions to global peace, education, health, and economic development. The bill also highlights how the organization strengthens U.S. national security and international perceptions through people-to-people diplomacy.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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