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Senate Bill 761
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 26, 2025
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 26, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 31, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
761
Congress
119
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
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Text (2)
July 31, 2025
February 26, 2025
Actions (5)
07/31/2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
07/31/2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-54.
03/05/2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
02/26/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
02/26/2025
Introduced in Senate
Bill Intelligence

A commission will investigate and address the impact of Indian boarding school policies on Native American communities, tribes, and survivors. It will focus on historical trauma, burial sites, and collaborate with relevant entities. The bill establishes subcommittees and advisory committees to assist in this work. It mandates federal agencies to allow reburial of cultural items related to Indian Boarding Schools on federal land and enables co-stewardship agreements. The bill does not create a private right of action to seek administrative or judicial relief.

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S.761 119 Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
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