Native American Seeds Act of 2024

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Introduced on September 27, 2024 by Norma Judith Torres

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Legislation Details

  • Establishes a program within the Department of the Interior to assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds.
  • Defines “Indian Tribe” and “Native American seed” for the purposes of the legislation.
  • Requires the Secretary of the Interior to determine which seeds are classified as Native American seeds within one year of enactment.
  • Supports efforts by Indian Tribes to protect Native American seeds, including the establishment of seed banks and traditional agricultural systems.
  • Protects culturally sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information provided by Indian Tribes from disclosure.
  • Allows for judicial review, deferring to the Secretary’s interpretation of ambiguous provisions of the Act.
  • Authorizes necessary appropriations to implement the Act.

Last updated 12/17/2024