Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
11 members sit on this committee; 1 of them are on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
Jurisdiction as described by the committee. Official committee site.
Members11 members
| Member | Party | State or district | Role | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK | Chairman | term ends January 2029 |
| Brian Schatz | Democratic | HI | Vice Chairman | term ends January 2029 |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND | Majority member | term ends January 2029 |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA | Minority member | term ends January 2031 |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT | Majority member | term ends January 2027 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV | Minority member | term ends January 2029 |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD | Majority member | term ends January 2027 |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN | Minority member | term ends January 2027 |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS | Majority member | term ends January 2029 |
| Ben Ray Luján | Democratic | NM | Minority member | on the November ballot |
| Alan Armstrong | Republican | OK | Majority member | term ends January 2027 |
Reported Membership of the current Congress from congress-legislators (public domain), fetched 2026-10-25. “On the November ballot” means the member is a candidate we have matched to a verified race.