The House Committee on Education and the Workforce considers H.R.7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, on June 13, 2024.

The bipartisan bill establishes a national commission to formally investigate, document, and report on the impact of Indian boarding school era.

Following discussion, H.R.7227 was approved by a vote of 34-4, according to the committee.

The bill can now be send to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.