Standing committee · Senate · 119th Congress
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
Jurisdiction source: www.indian.senate.gov/about/history
Contact
Website
www.indian.senate.govMembers
11
Chaired by Lisa A. Murkowski
Current staff
19
212 alumni tracked
Bills referred
81
119th Congress
Subcommittees
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Chapter I
Members
11 on the committee · sorted by leadership, then party seniority
| Name | Role | Party | State | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLisa A. Murkowski | Chairmajority | Republican | AK | 1 |
| DBrian E. Schatz | Vice chairminority | Democrat | HI | 1 |
| RJohn Hoeven | Membermajority | Republican | ND | 2 |
| RSteve Daines | Membermajority | Republican | MT | 3 |
| RMike Rounds | Membermajority | Republican | SD | 4 |
| RJerry Moran | Membermajority | Republican | KS | 5 |
| RAlan Armstrong | Membermajority | Republican | OK | 6 |
| DMaria Cantwell | Memberminority | Democrat | WA | 2 |
| DCatherine Cortez Masto | Memberminority | Democrat | NV | 3 |
| DTina Smith | Memberminority | Democrat | MN | 4 |
| DBen Ray Lujan | Memberminority | Democrat | NM | 5 |
Chapter II
Staff
19 current · 212 alumni on record
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline N. Ackerman | DEMOCRATIC POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Haley M. Adkins | HEARING CLERK/STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2025 to Present |
| Lenna M. Aoki | GENERAL COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2011 to Present |
| Jocelyn Joy Broman | COUNSEL | Mar 14, 2025 to Present |
| Amber Ebarb | REPUBLICAN STAFF DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2022 to Present |
| James L. Eismeier | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2011 to Present |
| Dasan J. Fish | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | Sep 25, 2017 to Present |
| Samuel D. Hiratsuka | PROFESSIONAL STAFF | Jan 13, 2025 to Present |
| Christie M. Kimura | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Jan 16, 2024 to Present |
| Sarah Elizabeth McKinnis | PROFESSIONAL STAFF | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Darren Modzelewski | COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2023 to Present |
| Jennifer Romero Monaco | STAFF DIRECTOR AND CHIEF COUNSEL | Jan 24, 2017 to Present |
| Lucy C. Murfitt | REPUBLICAN CHIEF COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2022 to Present |
| Emma C. Neslund | SCHEDULER/RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Mar 2, 2026 to Present |
| Bridget Anne Parker | DEMOCRATIC RESEARCH ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Anna D. Powers | SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Apr 1, 2025 to Present |
| Alanna Hansen Purdy | DEMOCRATIC SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2025 to Present |
| Hannah E. Ray | MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | May 6, 2024 to Present |
Interns
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Robbins | INTERN | Mar 16, 2026 to Present |
Alumni
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| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline N. Ackerman | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 12, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025 |
| Haley M. Adkins | STAFF ASSISTANT | Dec 2, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025 |
| Catelin K. Aiwohi | DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 9, 2017 to Apr 23, 2018 |
| Terrence M. Andrews | REPRESENTATIVE STAFF DIRECTOR AND CHIEF COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 |
| Terrence M. Andrews | STAFF DIRECTOR AND CHIEF COUNSEL | Jan 8, 2015 to Sep 30, 2020 |
| Lenna M. Aoki | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL | Mar 8, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022 |
| Brandon I. Ashley | DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 5, 2021 |
| Brandon I. Ashley | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2014 to Mar 31, 2019 |
| Brandon I. Ashley | REPUBLICAN SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | May 1, 2014 to Sep 30, 2014 |
| Eli B. Bailey | REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 5, 2011 to Nov 2, 2012 |
| Xavier A. Barraza | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2011 to Apr 3, 2011 |
| Denae A. Benson | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 12, 2021 to Mar 3, 2023 |
| Joshua R. Bertalotto | DEMOCRATIC STAFF ASSISTANT | May 7, 2018 to Dec 22, 2018 |
| Hanna C. Beyer | PRESS SECRETARY | Oct 1, 2016 to Jul 22, 2018 |
| Hanna C. Beyer | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jul 18, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016 |
| Jacqueline A. Bisille | REPUBLICAN POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 7, 2025 |
| Jacqueline A. Bisille | POLICY ADVISOR | Oct 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2020 |
| Jacqueline A. Bisille | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 6, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015 |
| Marilyn K. Bruce | CHIEF CLERK | Apr 1, 2011 to Mar 22, 2013 |
| James H. Burton | STAFF ASSISTANT | Nov 25, 2019 to Mar 5, 2021 |
| Christiane S. Cardoza | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2011 to Feb 24, 2013 |
| Caleb Carroll | STAFF ASSISTANT | Oct 13, 2015 to Jul 6, 2016 |
| Robert D. Carter | REPUBLICAN COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2011 to Aug 8, 2014 |
| Robert D. Carter | REPUBLICAN PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER | Aug 11, 2011 to Sep 30, 2011 |
| Bryce T. Cluff | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 13, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026 |
| Claire E. Cooper | STAFF ASSISTANT | Dec 5, 2022 to Jul 14, 2023 |
| Aleigha Old Crow | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 21, 2012 to Jan 11, 2013 |
| Alexa Old Crow | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Apr 1, 2012 to Feb 4, 2013 |
| Alexa Old Crow | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jun 1, 2011 to Mar 31, 2012 |
| Reid E. Dagul | STAFF ASSISTANT | Mar 20, 2017 to Feb 6, 2019 |
| Jade L. Danner | POLICY DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2011 to Jan 31, 2013 |
| Michael D. Danylak | PRESS SECRETARY | Mar 2, 2015 to Dec 31, 2016 |
| Kenneth L. Degenfelder | REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2013 to Aug 30, 2014 |
| Kenneth L. Degenfelder | REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Oct 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2013 |
| Kenneth L. Degenfelder | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2011 |
| Emily B. Deimel | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Oct 11, 2011 to Mar 1, 2013 |
| Denise A. Desiderio | DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2012 to Jan 16, 2014 |
| Denise A. Desiderio | SENIOR COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2012 |
| Avis Dubose | HEARING CLERK | Oct 1, 2017 to Mar 5, 2021 |
| Amber Ebarb | REPUBLICAN DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR | Feb 16, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022 |
| Elizabeth A. Gonzalez | COMMITTEE CLERK | Feb 20, 2024 to Jun 29, 2024 |
| Chase Goodnight | COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2018 to Mar 5, 2021 |
| Chase Goodnight | LEGAL FELLOW | Sep 11, 2017 to Mar 31, 2018 |
| Rhonda D. Harjo | DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2014 to May 24, 2019 |
| Rhonda D. Harjo | REPUBLICAN DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2014 |
| Concetta R. Tsosie De Haro | COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2020 to Jun 19, 2023 |
| Concetta R. Tsosie De Haro | DEMOCRATIC COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2020 |
| Concetta R. Tsosie De Haro | LEGAL FELLOW | Jan 19, 2018 to Sep 30, 2018 |
| Wendy L. Helgemo | DEMOCRATIC COUNSEL | Oct 1, 2014 to Jan 6, 2017 |
| Wendy L. Helgemo | COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2014 |
Alumni interns
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah J. Baber | INTERN | Sep 6, 2017 to Dec 9, 2017 |
| K. Kauanoe Batangan | INTERN | Jun 25, 2012 to Jul 31, 2012 |
| Jacob T. Brittingham | INTERN | Jan 24, 2025 to May 31, 2025 |
| Roger J. Brown | INTERN | May 23, 2011 to Aug 9, 2011 |
| Loni N. Bryantt | INTERN | May 14, 2018 to Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grace J. Carter | INTERN | Jun 21, 2022 to Aug 19, 2022 |
| Jared J. Cichoke | INTERN | Jan 8, 2018 to May 18, 2018 |
| Liliana K. Ciraulo | INTERN | Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 |
| Claudio K.w. Clini | INTERN | Jan 10, 2024 to May 30, 2024 |
| Shane Colegrove | INTERN | May 28, 2013 to Aug 23, 2013 |
| Stephen Compton | INTERN | Jan 4, 2016 to May 20, 2016 |
| Forrest M. Cox | INTERN | Sep 16, 2013 to Dec 20, 2013 |
| Gina M. D'Andrea | INTERN | May 22, 2017 to Aug 11, 2017 |
| Joshua Dillinger | INTERN | May 23, 2016 to Jul 29, 2016 |
| Alex-Jon Earl | INTERN | Sep 3, 2013 to Dec 13, 2013 |
| Chelsea Katherine Ellwood | LEGAL INTERN | Sep 3, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 |
| Elizabeth P. Erickson | INTERN | Sep 8, 2020 to Mar 26, 2021 |
| Kevin D. Fettel | INTERN | Jan 3, 2012 to Apr 24, 2012 |
| Kristy L. Garcia | INTERN | Feb 10, 2020 to Mar 5, 2021 |
| Chase Goodnight | INTERN | May 23, 2016 to Aug 19, 2016 |
| Morgan Taylor Gray | LEGAL INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to Apr 11, 2024 |
| Tanner C. Hanson | INTERN | Aug 1, 2016 to Sep 28, 2016 |
| Chandler R. Harris | INTERN | May 28, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 |
| Julia Haskins | INTERN | Jun 20, 2011 to Aug 6, 2011 |
| Eduardo Manuel Gomez Horta | INTERN | Sep 22, 2025 to Dec 5, 2025 |
| Natasha R. John | INTERN | Aug 26, 2013 to Sep 30, 2013 |
| Ahnili Sienna Johnson-Jennings | INTERN | Jun 11, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 |
| Vibha J. Jones | INTERN | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 |
| Krystal C. Ka'Ai | INTERN | Jun 6, 2011 to Jul 30, 2011 |
| Kathryn Kempema | INTERN | May 28, 2014 to Aug 22, 2014 |
| Emma C. Kincade | INTERN | Jun 12, 2017 to Aug 4, 2017 |
| Julia M. King | LEGAL INTERN | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 |
| Brandi K. Locoe | INTERN | May 23, 2011 to Jul 15, 2011 |
| Sadie J. May | INTERN | Sep 4, 2018 to Feb 11, 2019 |
| Tad T. May | INTERN | Sep 3, 2019 to Dec 15, 2019 |
| Catherine Mercer | INTERN | Jan 8, 2015 to Mar 15, 2015 |
| Joshua J. Messer | INTERN | May 15, 2013 to Aug 16, 2013 |
| Mercedes L. Morin | INTERN | Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 |
| Andrew G. Nickell | INTERN | Jan 30, 2017 to May 5, 2017 |
| Kelly A. Quinn | INTERN | Mar 25, 2019 to Sep 27, 2019 |
| Nolan Rap | INTERN | Jan 4, 2016 to Apr 6, 2016 |
| Maxwell Benjamin Remy | INTERN | Jun 10, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 |
| Tenley S. Roberson | INTERN | Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 |
| Kawaiuluhonua O. Scanlan | LEGAL INTERN | Jun 7, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 |
| Brooke L. Schmoyer | INTERN | Mar 29, 2022 to Jun 10, 2022 |
| Rio Smith | INTERN | Aug 29, 2011 to Dec 13, 2011 |
| Emily Smithson | INTERN | Jan 6, 2014 to Mar 31, 2014 |
| Michael A. Stopp | INTERN | May 22, 2013 to Jul 30, 2013 |
| Ethan A. White Temple | INTERN | Jul 9, 2012 to Aug 3, 2012 |
| Madison N. Torrez | INTERN | Jan 12, 2024 to May 10, 2024 |
| Kristen Trohkimoinen | INTERN | Jan 8, 2015 to May 15, 2015 |
| Peter A. Vicenzi | INTERN | May 26, 2015 to Aug 28, 2015 |
| Sydney J. Walker | INTERN | Jun 7, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 |
| Katherine E. Warren | INTERN | Jun 3, 2013 to Aug 3, 2013 |
| Brandon S. Wedl | INTERN | May 26, 2015 to Aug 28, 2015 |
| Max A. Weiss | INTERN | Apr 1, 2011 to May 20, 2011 |
| Cyrus M. Western | INTERN | Sep 7, 2012 to Dec 21, 2012 |
| Micah Tewa Wimmer | REPUBLICAN INTERN | Jun 20, 2023 to Jul 28, 2023 |
| David N. Wise | INTERN | May 14, 2012 to Aug 10, 2012 |
| Natalya Wolfley | INTERN | May 14, 2012 to Jul 28, 2012 |
| Alessandra A. Young | INTERN | Jan 9, 2023 to Feb 24, 2023 |
Chapter III
Bills referred
Showing 25 of 81 most-recent bills referred to this committee