Indigenous Affairs legislation
Indigenous rights, governance, and services.
Bills about indigenous affairs
Live bill results for “Indigenous Affairs” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
Bill 140
Ontario
Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape
Bill 140, Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape, bill would create a special environmental assessment for a Highway 69 expansion. It is at First Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Khanjin, Hon. Andrea.
H.Res.1641
United States
House honors Indian American heritage month
Bill HRES-1641, House honors Indian American heritage month, resolution would recognize Indian Americans' contributions and back July as Indian American Heritage Month. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D), Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera, Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Gabe Amo, Yassamin Ansari, Jake Auchincloss, Don Bacon, Becca Balint, Andy Barr, Nanette Barragán, Joyce Beatty, Wesley Bell, Donald Beyer, Stephanie Bice, Gus Bilirakis, Sanford Bishop, Everton Blair, Suzanne Bonamici, Brendan Boyle, Shontel Brown, Julia Brownley, Vern Buchanan, Nikki Budzinski, Janelle Bynum, Salud Carbajal, André Carson, Earl Carter, Troy Carter, Greg Casar, Ed Case, Sean Casten, Kathy Castor, Joaquin Castro, Judy Chu, Juan Ciscomani, Gilbert Cisneros, Yvette Clarke, Emanuel Cleaver, Ben Cline, James Clyburn, Steve Cohen, Herbert Conaway, J. Correa, Jim Costa, Joe Courtney, Angie Craig, Dan Crenshaw, Jasmine Crockett, Jason Crow, Henry Cuellar, Donald Davis, Sharice Davids, Madeleine Dean, Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, Suzan DelBene, Christopher Deluzio, Mark DeSaulnier, Scott DesJarlais, Maxine Dexter, Debbie Dingell, Lloyd Doggett, Neal Dunn, Sarah Elfreth, Jake Ellzey, Veronica Escobar, Adriano Espaillat, Dwight Evans, Randy Feenstra, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Cleo Fields, Shomari Figures, Brian Fitzpatrick, Charles Fleischmann, Lizzie Fletcher, Bill Foster, Valerie Foushee, Lois Frankel, Scott Franklin, Laura Friedman, Maxwell Frost, John Garamendi, Andrew Garbarino, Robert Garcia, Sylvia Garcia, Jesús García, Laura Gillen, Carlos Gimenez, Marie Perez, Jared Golden, Daniel Goldman, Jimmy Gomez, Vicente Gonzalez, Maggie Goodlander, Josh Gottheimer, Adam Gray, Al Green, Adelita Grijalva, Jahana Hayes, Pablo Hernández, James Himes, Ashley Hinson, Steven Horsford, Chrissy Houlahan, Steny Hoyer, Val Hoyle, Jared Huffman, Glenn Ivey, Jonathan Jackson, Ronny Jackson, Sara Jacobs, Dusty Johnson, Henry Johnson, Julie Johnson, David Joyce, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Marcy Kaptur, William Keating, Trent Kelly, Robin Kelly, Mike Kelly, Timothy Kennedy, Young Kim, Darin LaHood, Greg Landsman, Rick Larsen, John Larson, George Latimer, Michael Lawler, Susie Lee, Mike Levin, Sam Liccardo, Ted Lieu, Zoe Lofgren, Stephen Lynch, Ryan Mackenzie, Seth Magaziner, John Mannion, Doris Matsui, Lucy McBath, Sarah McBride, April McClain Delaney, Jennifer McClellan, Richard McCormick, Betty McCollum, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Morgan McGarvey, James McGovern, LaMonica McIver, Gregory Meeks, Analilia Mejia, Christian Menefee, Robert Menendez, Grace Meng, Daniel Meuser, Kweisi Mfume, Dave Min, John Moolenaar, Gwen Moore, Nathaniel Moran, Joseph Morelle, Kelly Morrison, Jared Moskowitz, Seth Moulton, Frank Mrvan, Kevin Mullin, Jerrold Nadler, Richard Neal, Joe Neguse, Dan Newhouse, Donald Norcross, Eleanor Norton, Johnny Olszewski, Burgess Owens, Frank Pallone, Jimmy Panetta, Chris Pappas, Nancy Pelosi, Scott Peters, Brittany Pettersen, Chellie Pingree, Stacey Plaskett, Mark Pocan, Nellie Pou, Mike Quigley, Emily Randall, Jamie Raskin, Josh Riley, John Rose, Deborah Ross, Raul Ruiz, Patrick Ryan, Andrea Salinas, Linda Sánchez, Mary Gay Scanlon, Janice Schakowsky, Bradley Schneider, Hillary Scholten, Kim Schrier, Robert Scott, Brad Sherman, Lateefah Simon, Adam Smith, Adrian Smith, Lloyd Smucker, Eric Sorensen, Darren Soto, Melanie Stansbury, Greg Stanton, Pete Stauber, Elise Stefanik, Bryan Steil, Haley Stevens, Marilyn Strickland, Thomas Suozzi, Emilia Sykes, Mark Takano, Claudia Tenney, Bennie Thompson, Mike Thompson, Glenn Thompson, Dina Titus, Rashida Tlaib, Jill Tokuda, Ritchie Torres, Norma Torres, Lori Trahan, Derek Tran, Michael Turner, David Valadao, Jefferson Van Drew, Juan Vargas, Gabe Vasquez, Marc Veasey, Nydia Velázquez, Eugene Vindman, Ann Wagner, James Walkinshaw, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Maxine Waters, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Bruce Westerman, George Whitesides, Nikema Williams, Frederica Wilson, Joe Wilson, Robert Wittman, Steve Womack, Delia Ramirez, Lauren Underwood, and Danny Davis.
H.R.10864
United States
Bill would transfer irrigation project power system
Bill HR-10864, Bill would transfer irrigation project power system, interior Secretary would transfer the San Carlos irrigation project's electric transmission and distribution system to a tribal or other recipient under a 2026 bill. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Elijah Crane (R).
HR 671
Pennsylvania
Lawmakers study Carlisle Indian School's impact
Bill HR-671, Lawmakers study Carlisle Indian School's impact, resolution would direct a 18-month study by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee on Carlisle Indian Industrial School’s effects on Indigenous children and descendants. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Benjamin Waxman, Nikki Rivera, and Ben Sanchez.
N2026-0796
Calgary
City approves public-member appointments
Bill N2026-0796, City approves public-member appointments, motion approves public-member appointments to 24 Calgary boards and committees. It is at Council decision as of October 20, 2026.
CS03678
Edmonton
City approves transit outreach contract with Bent Arrow
Bill CS03678, City approves transit outreach contract with Bent Arrow, bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society will deliver transit outreach services under a city council motion. It is at Committee decision as of October 19, 2026.
H.Res.1628
United States
House Honors National Wildlife Refuge Week
Bill HRES-1628, House Honors National Wildlife Refuge Week, the House would designate October 10, 2026 as National Wildlife Refuge Week and encourage related events. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Mike Thompson (D), Robert Wittman, André Carson, Ed Case, Debbie Dingell, Michael Guest, Val Hoyle, Kevin Mullin, Marcy Kaptur, Mary Gay Scanlon, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Julia Brownley, and Jared Huffman.
HB 6431
Michigan
Flood-resilience grants expand disaster readiness
Bill HB-6431, Flood-resilience grants expand disaster readiness, michigan would create a predisaster flood resilience grant program; local governments, tribes, and nonprofits could apply, with grants covering up to 75% of costs and caps of 300,000 or 250,000. It is at Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/14/2026 as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Curtis VanderWall (Republican).
C-37
Canada
First Nations Clean Water Act
Bill C-37, First Nations Clean Water Act, it would give First Nations control over water services on their lands and set drinking-water standards. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Mandy Gull-Masty (Minister of Indigenous Services).
C-241
Canada
National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act
Bill C-241, National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act, it would require the federal government to make a national flood and drought forecast plan and share updates. It is at Third reading as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Tatiana Auguste (Member of Parliament), who voted for it.
H.Res.1622
United States
Resolution backs preserving Columbus monuments
Bill HRES-1622, Resolution backs preserving Columbus monuments, resolution would express the House's support for preserving Columbus monuments. It is at Introduced as of October 9, 2026. Sponsored by Claudia Tenney (R), Christopher Smith, Nicholas Langworthy, Andrew Garbarino, and Nicole Malliotakis.
H.R.10791
United States
Federal funds cut for Indigenous Peoples Day swap
Bill HR-10791, Federal funds cut for Indigenous Peoples Day swap, house bill would bar federal funds to governments that celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. It is at Introduced as of October 9, 2026. Sponsored by Michael Rulli (R).
C-39
Canada
Building Canada Strong Act
Bill C-39, Building Canada Strong Act, the plan speeds up major project approvals, boosts trade rules, and strengthens worker protections, with more public input and digital documentation. It is at Senate pre-study as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Steven MacKinnon (Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), who voted for it.
C-27
Canada
Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act
Bill C-27, Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act, it creates a new Indigenous government with legal powers over its lands and resources. It received royal assent on October 8, 2026. Sponsored by Rebecca Alty (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations).
C-268
Canada
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
Bill C-268, Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act, it would require the telecoms to have accurate coverage data and regular reviews. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 7, 2026. Sponsored by Marianne Dandurand (Member of Parliament).
C-10
Canada
Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act
Bill C-10, Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act, a new office would audit federal work on Indigenous treaties. It is at Second reading as of October 6, 2026. Sponsored by Rebecca Alty (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations).
S.4869
United States
Indigenous Students Excel Parity Act
Bill S-4869, Indigenous Students Excel Parity Act, directs Interior and BIE to study updating the Indian School Equalization Formula and identify revenue to bring Bureau-funded school pay and resources into parity. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of June 23, 2026.
S.5354
United States
NAHASDA Reauthorization
Bill S-5354, NAHASDA Reauthorization, reauthorizes native housing programs under nahasda to continue support for tribal housing and Native self-determination, with potential changes to program administration and funding in future texts. It is at Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. as of September 23, 2026.
H.R.2389
United States
Quinault Land Transfer
Bill HR-2389, Quinault Land Transfer, transfers about 72 acres in Washington into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. It is at Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of June 3, 2026.
S.2735
United States
Shingle Springs Land Transfer Act
Bill S-2735, Shingle Springs Land Transfer Act, transfers specified public land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and makes those lands part of the tribe's reservation. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674. as of September 22, 2026.