Helping Our People Act of 2026

This bill updates the 1989 settlement for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to allow the tribe to withdraw funds from a permanent trust fund. It amends the existing law to permit withdrawals under the 1994 Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act, requiring the tribe to follow federal management rules and obtain Secretary of the Interior approval for a management plan. The change directly affects Puyallup Tribe members who would gain access to these funds for tribal use. A separate savings provision ensures the U.S. government can continue engaging with the tribe under other federal laws after the bill's enactment.