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HR 6097 117th Congress House Native Americans

Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

Introduced: November 30, 2021 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Feb 22, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
Dec 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Nov 30, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
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Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

This bill requires certain agencies to facilitate contacts and cooperation between federally recognized tribes and Indigenous peoples of other countries in the Western Hemisphere.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce, in coordination with the Department of the Interior, to submit a strategy to Congress. The strategy must promote and facilitate (1) cross-investments and export opportunities between tribes and Indigenous peoples in tribal businesses and commercial enterprises that involve Indigenous peoples, and (2) the development of supply chains for U.S. entities that include certified products produced by tribes and Indigenous peoples.

Additionally, the Inter-American Foundation, the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation must (1) consult with representatives of civil society organizations, especially organizations comprised of or representing the interests of Indigenous peoples; and (2) provide assistance to Western Hemisphere countries that promotes and facilitates entrepreneurship among Indigenous peoples.

What's happening now February 22, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 8, 2022
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Nov 30, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6097: Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6097/
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"H.R. 6097: Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6097/.
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