S 3769 · 119th Congress

Helping Our People Act of 2026

This bill makes two important changes to how the Puyallup Tribe of Indians can use money that was set aside for them back in 1989. First, it clarifies that the Puyallup Tribe can actually withdraw and use the money in their Settlement Trust Fund. Previously, it wasn't entirely clear whether they had this right. Now…

Sponsor

Cantwell, Maria (D-Washington)

Introduced

2026-02-03

Policy area

Native Americans

Latest action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.