arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Tribal Support: Budget Consultations and Agricultural Program Access

This act aims to improve cooperation between the U.S. government and Native American tribes, especially regarding agricultural programs and economic development. It introduces mandatory budget consultations with tribes and facilitates their access to federal support programs, which could lead to better utilization of funds and development of local communities.
Key points
The Department of Agriculture will be required to consult annually with Tribal Governments on budget requests and program reauthorization bills.
A public repository of federal economic development programs available to Tribal entities will be established, making it easier for them to find support.
An interagency task force will be created to simplify application processes and reduce administrative burdens for tribes seeking funding.
The Department of Agriculture will report on funding provided to Tribal entities to improve program utilization.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5113
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2023-08-01
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Economic-development Assistance and Consultation to Help Our Tribes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5113.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Agriculture will be required to consult annually with Tribal Governments on budget requests and program reauthorization bills.
  • A public repository of federal economic development programs available to Tribal entities will be established, making it easier for them to find support.
  • An interagency task force will be created to simplify application processes and reduce administrative burdens for tribes seeking funding.
  • The Department of Agriculture will report on funding provided to Tribal entities to improve program utilization.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Economy Local Government