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Bill115th CongressFiled May 11, 2017Native Americans
S. 1116

Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 17, 2017)

Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000 to establish duties for the Office of Native American Business Development (ONABD), including: (1) advising the Department of Commerce regarding the relationship between the United States and Indian tribes; and (2) serving as the point of contact for tribes, tribal organizations, and members of tribes regarding economic development and doing business in Indian lands.

Commerce, Interior, and the Department of the Treasury must coordinate to support economic development in Native American communities.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund assistance benefiting Native American community development financial institutions does not require matching funds.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that assesses: (1) current programs and services that assist Native American communities with business and economic development; (2) assistance provided to Native Americans pursuant to loan, bond, and tax incentive programs; and (3) alternative incentives for tribal governments to invest in a Native American community development investment fund or bank.

(Sec. 4) This bill amends the Buy Indian Act, including to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to use Native American labor and purchase Native American industry products, unless Interior or HHS determines it would be impracticable and unreasonable to do so.

(Sec. 5) This bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to permit the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) to provide financial assistance to certain Native American community development financial institutions.

Under the economic opportunity program, ANA must give priority to applicants whose programs seek to develop: (1) tribal codes and court systems relating to economic development, (2) tribal business structures, (3) community development financial institutions, or (4) tribal master plans for community and economic development and infrastructure. When providing technical assistance, ANA must also prioritize those applicants.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2022 certain programs under the Act.

What just happenedJul 24, 2018

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND](R-ND)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jul 24, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  2. Mar 27, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  3. Mar 26, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  4. Mar 26, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Mar 26, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  6. Mar 23, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  7. Mar 22, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1966-1968)

  8. Mar 22, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1966-1968)

  9. Mar 22, 2018Floor

    The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 22, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1969-1972)

  11. Oct 17, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.

  12. Oct 17, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with amendments. With written report No. 115-174.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  13. Oct 17, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with amendments. With written report No. 115-174.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  14. May 17, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  15. May 11, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  16. May 11, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 17, 20171

Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000 to establish duties for the Office of Native American Business Development (ONABD), including: (1) advising the Department of Commerce regarding the relationship between the United States and Indian tribes; and (2) serving as the point of contact for tribes, tribal organizations, and members of tribes regarding economic development and doing business in Indian lands.

Commerce, Interior, and the Department of the Treasury must coordinate to support economic development in Native American communities.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund assistance benefiting Native American community development financial institutions does not require matching funds.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that assesses: (1) current programs and services that assist Native American communities with business and economic development; (2) assistance provided to Native Americans pursuant to loan, bond, and tax incentive programs; and (3) alternative incentives for tribal governments to invest in a Native American community development investment fund or bank.

(Sec. 4) This bill amends the Buy Indian Act, including to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to use Native American labor and purchase Native American industry products, unless Interior or HHS determines it would be impracticable and unreasonable to do so.

(Sec. 5) This bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to permit the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) to provide financial assistance to certain Native American community development financial institutions.

Under the economic opportunity program, ANA must give priority to applicants whose programs seek to develop: (1) tribal codes and court systems relating to economic development, (2) tribal business structures, (3) community development financial institutions, or (4) tribal master plans for community and economic development and infrastructure. When providing technical assistance, ANA must also prioritize those applicants.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2022 certain programs under the Act.

Introduced in SenateMay 11, 2017

Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2017

This bill amends the Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000 to establish duties for the Office of Native American Business Development (ONABD), including: (1) advising the Department of Commerce regarding the relationship between the United States and Indian tribes; and (2) serving as the point of contact for tribes, tribal organizations, and members of tribes regarding economic development and doing business in Indian lands.

The ONABD, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, and the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund must coordinate to support economic development in Native American communities.

CDFI Fund assistance benefiting Native American community development financial institutions does not require matching funds.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that assesses: (1) current programs and services that assist Native American communities with business and economic development; (2) assistance provided to Native Americans pursuant to loan, bond, and tax incentive programs; and (3) alternative incentives for tribal governments to invest in a Native American community development investment fund or bank.

This bill amends the Buy Indian Act, including to require the Department of Health and Human Services to use Native American labor and purchase Native American industry products.

This bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to permit the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide financial assistance to certain Native American community development financial institutions.
Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2018 — Informed