REACH Our Tribes Act

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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Tribal Governments would get a formal say in Department of Agriculture budget and program decisions.

This bill would create a formal way for Tribal Governments to give input on the Department of Agriculture's budget and programs. It would also make it easier for Tribal groups to find and use federal economic development programs. This means more transparency and better access to resources for Native communities.

What Would Change

Today, there is no formal, required yearly process for the Department of Agriculture to consult with Tribal Governments on its budget or major program bills. This bill would require the USDA to establish such a process within one year, including annual consultations and public reporting on Tribal input. Currently, there is also no comprehensive public list of federal economic development programs for Tribal entities, but this bill would create one, updated at least every two years.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Agriculture to create a formal process for yearly talks with Tribal Governments about its budget and major program bills.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to publicly report on how much funding its programs provide to Tribal entities.
Creates a working group led by the Department of Commerce to build a public list of all federal economic development programs for Tribal entities.
Establishes an interagency task force to review and streamline application rules for USDA economic development programs, reducing paperwork for applicants.
Adds clear definitions for terms like "Tribal entity" and "Tribal Government" to existing law.

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REACH Our Tribes Act

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