Federal Program to Protect Native American Traditional Seeds and Agriculture.
This Act establishes a new federal program within the Department of the Interior to assist Indian Tribes in protecting seeds of traditional or cultural significance. The program will provide support and funding for Tribal seed banks and traditional agricultural systems, crucial for cultural preservation. Crucially, the law ensures that sensitive information provided by Tribes regarding these seeds will remain confidential and protected from disclosure.
Key points
Creation of a federal program to identify and support the protection of culturally significant Native American seeds.
Financial support authorized for Tribal seed banks and traditional farming methods.
Mandatory confidentiality for any information about the seeds identified by Tribes as sensitive or proprietary.
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