A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include Indian tribes among the entities consulted with respect to activities carried out by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Tribal Government Amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (sic) - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, to include the participation of Indian tribes with respect to specified activities of the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Amends the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA Patriot Act), and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to include Indian tribes among the participating entities.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide for funds made available under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 directly to any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community located in the continental United States that is recognized as being eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1868-1869)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1869-1870)
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