United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 3383 — Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.

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    Passed House
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to enhance economic opportunities on Native lands.

This legislation seeks to promote commerce and economic development for Native communities by unlocking opportunities on their lands. It aims to facilitate better access and utilization of resources for these communities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may create more job opportunities and economic benefits for Native families.
  • Small Business: The bill could enable small businesses on Native lands to thrive and access more resources.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill S. 3383 has undergone some changes, including additional sponsors and a shift in the session number. It now includes Senators Tillis as a co-sponsor alongside Schatz and Murkowski, which may help gather broader support. Additionally, the bill has been reported by Ms. Murkowski without any amendments, indicating that it remains unchanged from the original version presented. These updates matter because they reflect an effort to build a coalition among lawmakers to strengthen the bill's chances of passing.

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3383 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
3383 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
3383 To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
459 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3383 [Report No.
119-130] To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
Schatz (for himself and Ms.
Schatz (for himself, Ms.
Murkowski) introduced the following bill;
Murkowski, and Mr.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
Tillis) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs July 16, 2026 Reported by Ms.
Murkowski, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
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Calendar No.
459 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3383 [Report No.
119-130] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 16, 2026 Reported without amendment
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What Congress says this changes

S. Rept. 119-130

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

Text to be removed appears in [brackets]. Newly inserted text is italicised in the official report and cannot be marked in this plain-text rendition — read the official PDF ↗ for the authoritative formatting. 

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

 In the opinion of the Committee, it is necessary to 
dispense with subsection 12 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules 
of the Senate to expedite the business of the Senate.

Source: S. Rept. 119-130 · govinfo

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing laws related to leases and rights-of-way for Indian lands to simplify processes and clarify authority, particularly concerning tribal regulations.

  • 25 U.S.C. 415

    That (a) any → SECTION 1. LEASES OF TRUST OR RESTRICTED LANDS. (a) Authorized Purposes; Term; Approval by Secretary.--Any

    This change modifies the introductory language for clarity and structure.

  • 25 U.S.C. 415

    the Chehalis Reservation → , land held in trust for any other Indian tribe, band, pueblo, village, community, component hand, or component reservation individually included (including parenthetically) on the most recent list published by the Secretary pursuant to section 104(a) of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131(a))

    This addition expands the scope of lands eligible for leases to include additional tribes recognized under federal law.

  • 25 U.S.C. 415

    and the term of the lease does not exceed-- → .

    This change removes unnecessary language, simplifying the text.

  • 25 U.S.C. 415

    subparagraphs (A) and (B)

    This removal eliminates specific clauses, which may streamline the lease process.

  • 25 U.S.C. 415a

    Secretary → Secretary of the Interior

    This insertion clarifies the authority being referred to in the context of leasing.

  • 25 U.S.C. 323

    That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, empowered to → SECTION 1. RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR ALL PURPOSES ACROSS INDIAN LAND. (a) Rights-of-Way.--The Secretary of the Interior may

    This restructuring provides a clearer statement of the Secretary's powers regarding rights-of-way.

  • 25 U.S.C. 324

    organized under the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), as amended; the Act of May 1, 1936 (49 Stat. 1250); or the Act of June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1967),

    This removal updates the language by eliminating references to specific outdated acts.

  • 25 U.S.C. 323

    SEC. 8. TRIBAL GRANTS OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY. (a) Rights-of-Way.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), an Indian tribe may grant a right-of-way over and across the Tribal land of the Indian tribe for any purpose. (2) Authority.--A right-of-way granted under paragraph (1) shall not require the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or a grant by the Secretary of the Interior under the section 1 if the right-of-way granted under paragraph (1) is executed in accordance with a Tribal regulation approved by the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (b).

    This addition allows tribes to grant rights-of-way without requiring federal approval, thereby enhancing tribal sovereignty.

Action History

  1. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-130.

  2. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-130.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.

  4. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

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Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3383?
S 3383 is sponsored by Schatz, Brian (Democratic), Murkowski, Lisa (Republican), and Tillis, Thomas (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3383?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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