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.
Bill Summary
Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts with Tribal organizations to manage food distribution programs on Indian reservations. Enables Tribes to have more control over their own food distribution.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 15, 2026
- Jun 15, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
- TBD
If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects Tribal organizations and residents of Indian reservations, potentially improving their access to food distribution programs and giving them more control over the management of these programs.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
Documents
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Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
- Economy
- Food
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