S. 761Introduced
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
Establishes a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the lasting effects of Indian boarding school policies and recommend protections, repatriation, and family preservation measures for Native children
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the lasting effects of Indian boarding school policies and recommend protections, repatriation, and family preservation measures for Native children
Key points
- Establish commission membership and powers
- Require investigation of boarding school impacts
- Require recommendations on grave protections
- Require repatriation and family preservation recommendations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-07-31 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareElementary and secondary educationFamily relationships