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US S2489

US S2489
FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/25/2023
In Committee
07/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations to carry out the food distribution program on Indian reservations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023, amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations to carry out the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). This will give Tribes more control over the administration and implementation of the FDPIR program on their reservations. The bill also requires the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide technical assistance to the Secretary of Agriculture and to Tribes that request it regarding these self-determination contracts.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (on 07/25/2023)

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