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US HB2412

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Case

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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