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Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

3/12/2024, 9:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 1998

Bill 118 s 1998, also known as the Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that Native American tribes have a seat at the table when it comes to conservation efforts on federal lands.

The bill specifically aims to include tribal representatives in the development and implementation of conservation plans on federal lands that impact tribal communities. This includes giving tribes a voice in decisions regarding land management, resource protection, and wildlife conservation.

Additionally, the Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act seeks to promote collaboration between federal agencies and tribal governments in order to better address the unique conservation needs of tribal communities. This includes providing resources and support for tribal conservation efforts, as well as ensuring that tribal perspectives are taken into account in all conservation decisions. Overall, this bill is designed to empower Native American tribes to play a more active role in conservation efforts on federal lands, and to ensure that their voices are heard and respected in the decision-making process. It represents an important step towards promoting greater inclusivity and collaboration in conservation efforts across the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1998

Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

This bill includes Indian tribes as entities that can identify priority resource concerns under certain federal conservation programs.

Currently, a priority resource concern is defined as a natural resource concern or problem, as determined by the Department of Agriculture, that is identified at the national, state, or local level as a priority for a particular area of a state. This bill expands the definition to include identification at the tribal level as a priority for a particular area on tribal land.

Current Status of Bill S 1998

Bill S 1998 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1998 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023.  Bill S 1998's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1998

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1998

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1998

Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include Indian Tribes in certain provisions relating to priority resource concerns.

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