Protecting Native American Seeds and Traditional Agriculture Systems.
This bill aims to help Indian Tribes safeguard seeds that hold traditional or cultural significance. The Secretary of the Interior must work with Tribes to identify these seeds and support seed banks and traditional farming methods. Crucially, any information designated by the Tribes as confidential or culturally sensitive will be legally protected from disclosure by the federal government.
Key points
Federal support for Indian Tribes to establish seed banks and protect traditional agricultural practices.
Strict confidentiality rules protecting culturally sensitive or proprietary information shared by Tribes with the government.
Implementation of these protections depends on existing or future funding, as the bill does not authorize new money.
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