Bill · S. 2140· Senate(119-S-2140)
Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 6/23/2025
- Last activity
- 6/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes Haskell Indian Nations University as a federally chartered corporation. It aims to provide independence from the management of the Bureau of Indian Education to improve educational quality. The act creates an independent Board of Trustees to oversee the institution and its functions. It also establishes the University as a charitable organization to allow for the acceptance of private donations. Additionally, the bill creates an endowment program to support the University's long-term mission. The ultimate goal is to fulfill the Federal Government's treaty and trust responsibilities to Indian nations.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill significantly enhances educational autonomy and resources for Indian Nations.
Would students be better off under this?+8
Provides tuition-free higher education and improved institutional management.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill fulfills federal trust responsibilities and provides specialized educational resources for Indian nations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Educational Quality: By providing independence from the Bureau of Indian Education, the bill aims to improve the ability of the University to provide a high-quality education to Indian students (Section 3).
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Tuition-Free Higher Education: The University's primary function remains providing tuition-free, scholarly study for Indians (Section 6).
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Increased Funding Opportunities: Establishing the University with the tax status of a charitable organization allows it to accept private donations to support its educational mission (Section 3).
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Tribal Representation in Governance: The Board of Trustees will include members who are enrolled members of Indian Tribes, ensuring diverse regional and Tribal representation (Section 8).
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Employment Preferences: The University may develop policies to extend preference to members of Indian Tribes for employment, contracts, fellowships, and grants (Section 14).
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Access to Private Funding via Endowment: The creation of a trust fund and an independent Endowment Board is intended to optimize financial performance and support the University's mission (Section 20 and Section 21).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential for Management Instability: The transition of the University into a new corporate structure involves a change in administration and the establishment of a new President (Section 11).
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Civil Service Changes: On the date of enactment, any position at the University occupied by an individual in the civil service will terminate (Section 12).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+9Good For Students+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+7
- 6/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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