Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States, a committee tasked with investigating the history and ongoing effects of Indian Boarding Schools. The commission will develop recommendations for federal efforts to address the harms caused by these schools, including supporting survivors, repatriation, and preventing future removal of Native American children from their families. It also creates advisory committees to provide guidance and support throughout the process.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies.
- Requires the commission to investigate the history and impacts of Indian Boarding Schools.
- Directs the commission to develop recommendations for federal action to address the harms caused by these schools.
- Creates a Survivors Truth and Healing Subcommittee to focus on the needs of survivors and their descendants.
- Establishes a Native American Truth and Healing Advisory Committee to provide guidance and support.
- Creates a Federal and Religious Truth and Healing Advisory Committee to provide guidance and support.
- Authorizes the commission to enter into contracts and accept voluntary services.
- Specifies rules for convening meetings and ensuring accessibility for participants.
Who is affected
- Native American and Alaska Native peoples
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