US HB3444

Federal land management agencies (Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs) must develop Tribal Co-Management Plans within 1 year, identifying activities on lands historically, culturally, or geographically related to Indian Tribes

Secretary of Agriculture may enter into agreements with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to perform Forest Service activities, with a minimum of 5 agreements required within 4 years of enactment

Department of Interior employees involved in Tribal Co-Management Plans must receive training on indigenous knowledge, Tribal history, and the federal trust relationship with Indian Tribes

Allowable co-management activities include forest and grassland planning, research and development, restoration activities, and recreational services on National Forest System lands

Authorizes $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2026-2030 to carry out Forest Service tribal agreements, with provisions exempting these activities from Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements