A bill to provide for periodic Indian needs assessments, to require Federal Indian program evaluations, and for other purposes.
Requires Federal departments and agencies to conduct Indian Needs Assessments aimed at determining the actual needs of tribes and Indians eligible for programs and services administered by such departments and agencies.
Directs the Secretary to develop a uniform method, criteria, and procedures for compiling, maintaining, keeping current, and reporting to Congress all information concerning: (1) Federal annual expenditures for programs and services for which Indians are eligible; (2) services or programs specifically for the benefit of Indians; and (3) Federal methods of delivery of services and funding.
Requires Federal departments and agencies responsible for providing services or programs to or for the benefit of tribes or Indians to: (1) file Annual Indian Program Evaluations with specified congressional committees; and (2) publish annual listings in the Federal Register of all agency programs and services for which Indian tribes may be eligible.
Directs the Secretary to file a Strategic Plan for the Coordination of Federal Assistance for Indians.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2118)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2119)
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