Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1450 Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1450

Bill 118 hr 1450, also known as the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act, aims to improve communication and cooperation between Native American tribes and local counties. The bill recognizes the importance of tribal sovereignty and seeks to establish a framework for collaboration on issues such as law enforcement, land management, and economic development.

Specifically, the bill requires tribal governments and county governments to enter into agreements outlining how they will work together on shared priorities. These agreements must address issues such as public safety, emergency response, and natural resource management. The bill also provides funding for training programs to help tribal and county officials better understand each other's perspectives and work together more effectively.

Overall, the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act is designed to foster positive relationships between tribes and counties, leading to improved outcomes for both communities. By promoting cooperation and understanding, the bill aims to create a more harmonious and productive relationship between tribal and county governments.

Congressional Summary of HR 1450

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

This bill revises the Good Neighbor Authority program to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts under good neighbor agreements with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior. (The Good Neighbor Authority permits USDA and Interior to enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, counties, and Indian tribes to perform forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on federal land managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.)

Specifically, the bill (1) requires Indian tribes and counties to retain revenue generated from timber sales under a good neighbor agreement; and (2) allows states, counties, and Indian tribes to use such revenue for authorized restoration projects on nonfederal lands under a good neighbor agreement. (Under current law, only a state is permitted to retain the revenues, and the revenues must be used for restoration projects on federal land.)

The bill also extends the Good Neighbor Authority program's expiration date to the end of FY2028; the program currently expires at the end of FY2023.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1450

Bill HR 1450 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 18, 2023. Bill HR 1450 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1450's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of September 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1450

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1450

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Federal-Indian relations

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Indian lands and resources rights

- Intergovernmental relations

- Land use and conservation

- State and local finance

- State and local government operations

- Watersheds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1450

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.