Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jun 23, 2025
What it does
The Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act would establish Haskell Indian Nations University as a federally chartered corporation with an independent Board of Trustees to improve its educational mission and operational independence from the Bureau of Indian Education. It aims to provide tuition-free higher education to over 900 Indian students representing approximately 140 tribes, enable the university to accept private donations through charitable tax status, and affirm the federal government’s treaty and trust responsibilities to Native Americans. The bill outlines the board’s composition, appointment process, term limits, and responsibilities, including background checks and…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.