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HR bill proposes Truth and Healing Commission to investigate Indian boarding school policies

Original title: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026

February 3, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Feb 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The commission's findings could influence federal policy regarding historical accountability and the provision of services to Indigenous communities affected by past boarding school practices.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Indigenous communities

The commission's investigation into boarding school policies directly concerns the history and experiences of these communities.

Committee on Education and Workforce

This committee is responsible for reviewing the proposed legislation.

Committee on Natural Resources

This committee is responsible for reviewing the proposed legislation.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a federal to investigate, document, and report on the history and ongoing impacts of in the United States. The commission would be tasked with identifying the locations of children who attended these schools and providing recommendations for healing and reconciliation.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The commission's findings could influence federal policy regarding historical accountability and the provision of services to Indigenous communities affected by past boarding school practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Truth and Healing Commission?

The commission is intended to investigate and document the history and impacts of federal .

What will the commission do with its findings?

The commission will identify the locations of children who attended these schools and provide recommendations for healing and reconciliation.

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organizationCommittee on Natural Resources“Congressional committee assigned to review the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“Congressional committee assigned to review the bill”Map →

organizationTruth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies“Proposed commission to investigate boarding school policies”Map →

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