FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
The FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 allows Indian Tribes to take over the management of the federal food distribution program on their reservations. Under this bill, the Secretary of Agriculture must enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations upon the Tribe's request. These contracts would operate under the same rules as other self-governance agreements, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs providing technical support to both the Department of Agriculture and the Tribes involved.
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Introduced Jun 15, 2026
Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Jun 15, 2026
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