Helping Our People Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Randall
Introduced
Summary
Authorizes the Puyallup Tribe to withdraw amounts from its settlement trust fund under a federal trust-management plan. The bill would tie withdrawals to the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 and require a management plan approved by the Secretary.
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- Puyallup Tribe — Would be able to withdraw amounts from the Puyallup Settlement Trust Fund pursuant to the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994, subject to a management plan approved by the Secretary.
- Federal-Tribal relations — Adds a savings provision that explicitly preserves the United States' ability to engage with the Tribe under any federal law enacted after this bill on the same basis as other federally recognized tribes.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Puyallup Tribe trust access expanded
If enacted, the Puyallup Tribe would be able to withdraw money from the Puyallup Settlement Trust Fund. Withdrawals would have to follow the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.). Withdrawals would need to be made under a management plan the Secretary approves. The bill would also say nothing in the 1989 Settlement Act prevents the United States from treating the Tribe like other federally recognized tribes under any federal law enacted after this bill's enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Randall
WA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
WA • D
Sponsored 1/27/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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