1. All proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to Indian affairs shall be referred to the committee.
2. Study any and all matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of Indians, including but not limited to, Indian land management and trust responsibilities, Indian education, health, special management and trust responsibilities, Indian education, health, special services, and loan programs, and Indian claims against the United States.
Legislative Committees
National Senate Committee
Indian Affairs
836 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-6450
Phone: 202-224-2251
Fax: 202-224-5429
Web Address: http://www.senate.gov/general/committee_membership/committee_memberships_SLIA.htm
Members
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Sen. Daniel Akaka, Sr.
(Democratic-HI Jr) Chair
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Sen. John Barrasso
(Republican-WY Jr) Ranking Member
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
(Democratic-WA Jr) Member
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Sen. Kent Conrad
(Democratic-NPL-ND Sr) Member
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Sen. Mike Crapo
(Republican-ID Sr) Member
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Sen. Al Franken
(Democratic/Farmer/Labor-MN Jr) Member
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Sen. John Hoeven
(Republican-ND Jr) Member
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Sen. Daniel Inouye
(Democratic-HI Sr) Member
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Sen. Mike Johanns
(Republican-NE Jr) Member
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Sen. Timothy Johnson
(Democratic-SD Sr) Member
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Sen. John McCain III
(Republican-AZ Sr) Member
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
(Republican-AK Sr) Member
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Sen. Jon Tester
(Democratic-MT Jr) Member
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Sen. Thomas Udall
(Democratic-NM Jr) Member