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Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

House

Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate those communities' contributions to United States history

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Senate

Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate those communities' contributions to United States history

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Senate

Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate those communities' contributions to United States history

Latest action: Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

Senate

Designates February 16, 2026, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day to commemorate her civil rights advocacy for Alaska Natives and Native Americans

Latest action: Thu Feb 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act

Senate

Permit authentic Alaska Native handicrafts, clothing, and art containing nonedible migratory bird parts under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when the birds were not taken illegally or wastefully

Latest action: Fri Jan 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act

House

Exempts authentic Alaska Native handicrafts, clothing, and art with nonedible migratory bird parts from Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibitions when the birds were not taken illegally or wastefully

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025

House

Removes ANCSA land conveyance requirements for Alaska Native village corporations and allows restoration of title to municipal lands held in trust

Latest action: Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act

House

Excludes certain Alaska Native settlement trust payments from eligibility calculations for need-based federal programs for aged blind or disabled recipients

Latest action: Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

House

Waives Cape Fox Corporation's township land selection requirement and permits alternative Alaska land conveyances to complete its remaining entitlement

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ARTIST Act

House

Prohibit states from banning the import, sale, transfer, trade, barter, or possession of Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicrafts and clothing

Latest action: Tue Jun 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ARTIST Act

Senate

Prohibits states from banning the sale and interstate movement of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicrafts and clothing

Latest action: Fri Jun 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act

Senate

Modifies the North Pacific Research Board by adding an Alaska Native member, setting term limits for certain members, and changing administrative funding rules for fisheries and marine ecosystem research grants

Latest action: Tue Oct 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes.

Senate

Recognizes Alexander Creek and its corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act while conditioning that status on corporate changes and a settlement agreement

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes the Tribal Forest Protection Act through FY2031 and expands eligible tribal forest management projects to additional lands, including certain Alaska Native corporation lands

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act

House

Allow five unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native communities to form urban corporations, receive settlement land, and create trusts tied to Alaska Native heritage and welfare

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

Senate

Waives Cape Fox Corporation's township land selection requirement and permits replacement land conveyances in and outside the Tongass National Forest to complete its Alaska Native land entitlement

Latest action: Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Alaska Native Landless Equity Act

Senate

Allow five Southeast Alaska Native communities to form urban corporations and receive settlement land entitlements under federal law

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

House

Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 8, 2025, for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

Latest action: Wed Jun 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act

Senate

Extends through December 29, 2030 the application period for Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotments

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the heritage, culture, achievements, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women while affirming the importance of their safety and interests

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

Senate

Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

Latest action: Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Geese House Site Conveyance Act

Senate

Authorizes conveyance of the Geese House Site through a land transfer measure under natural resources policy

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

House

Expresses support for designating February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

House

Expresses support for designating February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month to recognize the Hawaiian language

Latest action: Thu Feb 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.

Senate

Authorizes tourism-related grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

House

Extends through December 29, 2030 the application period for eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans or their heirs to seek federal land allotments in Alaska

Latest action: Fri Dec 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Senate

Designates February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month, also called 'Olelo Hawai'i Month, to recognize the Hawaiian language

Latest action: Mon Mar 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

Senate

Designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month, also called 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month, to recognize the Hawaiian language

Latest action: Wed Feb 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

Senate

Expand access to Department of Veterans Affairs health care services for veterans living in rural areas

Latest action: Wed Jul 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate

Extends authorization for the National Landslide Preparedness Act to continue federal landslide hazard preparedness activities

Latest action: Wed Jan 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

Senate

Expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Latest action: Tue May 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.

House

Authorizes recreational travel and tourism grants for Indian tribes tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations through multiple federal agencies

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

Senate

Expresses support for designating May 5, 2025, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

House

Establishes a Small Business Administration Office of Native American Affairs to target entrepreneurship, contracting, and capital access programs for tribal and Native Hawaiian small business development

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

House

Expresses support for designating May 5, 2025, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025

Senate

Reforms the Rural Housing Service to change how federal rural housing programs are administered

Latest action: Wed Apr 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CUTS Act

House

Require federal transit grants to reflect the CUTS Act's conditions for highways and transit funding

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate

Extends and modifies the EPA Brownfields Program through FY2030, expanding eligibility and changing grant rules for contaminated property cleanup and reuse

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)