kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ Act of 2026 Helping Our People Act of...
To 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of Indians Settlement Act of 1989 to clarify that amounts in the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund may be withdrawn by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and for other purposes.
HB7269, known as the kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ Act of 2026 or Helping Our People Act of 2026, aims to change how funds in the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund can be used. Specifically, it seeks to clarify that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians can withdraw these funds for their benefit. This bill builds upon the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989.
The proposed changes would directly affect the Puyallup Tribe of Indians by providing them more flexibility in managing their settlement trust funds. This could potentially support various community projects and services, helping improve the quality of life for tribal members.
As of January 27, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. On September 10, 2026, it was further referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. This means the bill is currently in the review and discussion phase within the legislative process.
