Requires federal agencies to improve how they work with Tribal Governments on budgets and economic programs.
This bill would require the Department of Agriculture to formally consult with Tribal Governments each year on budget requests and program reauthorizations. It would also create a public list of federal economic development programs for Tribal entities and work to make applying for these programs easier. This means Tribal leaders would have more say in federal spending that affects their communities and easier access to support.
Today, there is no formal, required annual process for the Department of Agriculture to consult with Tribal Governments on its budget or program reauthorizations. It can also be difficult for Tribal entities to find and apply for all eligible federal economic development programs due to uncoordinated rules and lack of a central resource. After this bill, the Department of Agriculture would hold formal annual consultations with Tribal Governments on budget and program reauthorizations, and a public, regularly updated list of all federal economic development programs for Tribal entities would be created. Federal agencies would also work together to simplify application requirements for these programs.
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