S 2457 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Self-Governance, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a new Office of Self-Governance within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to oversee tribal agreements. It directly affects Tribal organizations that enter into self-determination contracts and compacts with USDA under the Indian Self-Determination Act, covering programs like food distribution on reservations and forestry. The Office will be led by a Director and must prepare a report detailing how USDA administers these tribal agreements, including best practices and resource needs. The report must be submitted to relevant congressional committees and made public within one year of the bill's enactment.
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Introduced Jul 20, 2023 Last action Jul 20, 2023
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