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Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act

12/29/2022, 12:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9114

Bill 117 hr 9114, also known as the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a demonstration program within the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to provide assistance to Native American tribes for economic development projects.

The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for tribes to participate in the program, including requirements related to poverty levels, governance structures, and commitment to economic development. It also specifies the types of projects that may be funded through the program, such as infrastructure development, job training programs, and small business support.

Additionally, the bill sets forth the process for tribes to apply for funding, including the submission of project proposals and the evaluation criteria that will be used to determine which projects will receive funding. It also establishes reporting requirements for tribes that receive funding, in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of the funds. Overall, the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act aims to provide Native American tribes with the resources and support they need to pursue economic development initiatives and improve the well-being of their communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 9114

Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Project to provide economic development assistance to remote Native American communities.

Specifically, an eligible entity (e.g., a consortium of Native organizations in a noncontiguous state) must enter into a five-year binding agreement (i.e., a compact) with the United States to receive assistance. Among other elements, the agreement must contain a description of the specific objectives related to sustainable economic development and poverty reduction that the entity expects to achieve.

Further, assistance shall be provided in the form of funding agreements and may not be provided as loans. Additionally, funds may not be used for regulated gaming activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 9114

Bill HR 9114 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2022. Bill HR 9114 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2022.  Bill HR 9114's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of September 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9114

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9114

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9114

Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act
Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a demonstration program to adapt the successful practices of providing foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to the provision of Federal economic development assistance to Native communities in similarly situated remote areas in the United States, and for other purposes.

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