REACH Our Tribes Act

The REACH Our Tribes Act requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a formal process for consulting with Tribal Governments on annual budget requests and major program reauthorizations, ensuring that notice is provided at least 30 days in advance. The bill mandates that the Department of Agriculture publicly report on funding available to Tribal entities and identify ways to improve assistance for underutilized programs. Additionally, it directs the creation of an interagency task force involving the Departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and Commerce to reduce administrative burdens for applicants of economic development programs. Finally, the legislation requires the Department of Commerce to develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible repository of Federal economic development programs available to Tribal entities to improve awareness and utilization.