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US HR8484

US HR8484
To amend the Buy Indian Act to include the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
05/21/2024
In Committee
05/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

an Act to include the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 21, 2024 Mrs. PELTOLA (for herself and Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Buy Indian Act to include the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Buy Indian Act to include the Secretary of Agriculture as an entity that can procure goods and services from Indian-owned businesses. It also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to be included in certain reporting and consultation requirements related to the implementation of the Buy Indian Act. The bill expands the scope of the Act to cover the Department of Agriculture in addition to the existing agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and the Indian Health Service.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 05/21/2024)

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