Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7269
kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ Act of 2026
Puyallup Tribe: Trust Fund Access Update
Helping Our People Act of 2026
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill updates a 1989 law to give the Puyallup Tribe more authority over their settlement money. It allows the Tribe to withdraw funds from a specific trust account that was created as part of a past legal settlement.
- To access the money, the Tribe must submit a management plan to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. This ensures there is a clear strategy for how the funds will be used and protected for tribal members.
- The change helps the Tribe manage its own financial future rather than having the federal government hold the funds indefinitely. It also makes sure the Tribe can participate in future federal programs just like other recognized tribes.
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Milestones
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Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Helping Our People Act of 2026
Bill NumberHR 7269
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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