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US HB2412
Bill
Status
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Case
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AI Summary
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Establishes an Office for Indigenous Affairs within the State Department, headed by a Coordinator appointed by the President with Ambassador at Large rank, to coordinate all federal government efforts on diplomacy and engagement with international Indigenous peoples
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Requires development of a comprehensive 5-year international strategy within 1 year of enactment, identifying 10-20 geographically and culturally diverse countries with significant Indigenous populations for enhanced U.S. diplomatic engagement
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Creates an Advisory Commission on Indigenous Peoples with 17 members including representatives from the National Congress of American Indians, Alaska Federation of Natives, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with 3-year terms for appointed members
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Mandates training for Foreign Service officers on the history and culture of Indigenous communities near their overseas posts, and requires quadrennial reports to Congress on international Indigenous diplomacy efforts
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Authorizes appropriations for the Office for Indigenous Affairs and coordinates activities across multiple federal agencies including State Department, USAID, Interior Department, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and Development Finance Corporation
Legislative Description
Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
3/27/2025