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Helping Our People Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3769| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Patty Murray (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Helping Our People Act of 2026, amends the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989. Its primary purpose is to clarify the management and accessibility of the Tribe's trust fund, ensuring greater tribal control over these resources. Specifically, it explicitly states that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians may withdraw amounts from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund under a management plan approved by the Secretary, in accordance with the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994. Furthermore, the bill adds a savings provision to the original Act. This provision ensures that the United States can continue to engage with the Puyallup Tribe under any future federal laws, treating them on the same basis as other federally recognized Indian Tribes.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7269
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • January 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7269
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Helping Our People Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3769| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This bill, known as the Helping Our People Act of 2026, amends the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989. Its primary purpose is to clarify the management and accessibility of the Tribe's trust fund, ensuring greater tribal control over these resources. Specifically, it explicitly states that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians may withdraw amounts from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund under a management plan approved by the Secretary, in accordance with the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994. Furthermore, the bill adds a savings provision to the original Act. This provision ensures that the United States can continue to engage with the Puyallup Tribe under any future federal laws, treating them on the same basis as other federally recognized Indian Tribes.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7269
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • January 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7269
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Patty Murray (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted