Helping Our People Act of 2026

H.R. 7269, the Helping Our People Act of 2026, would amend the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989 to clarify that amounts in the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund may be withdrawn and directly managed by the Puyallup Tribe itself. Currently, the tribe does not have the same authority as other tribes to manage its own trust funds.

If enacted, this bill would restore tribal self-determination by giving the Puyallup Tribe control over its Permanent Trust, ensuring the funds are used as intended to benefit tribal members. The legislation is bicameral, meaning companion bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate. The bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.