Summary

Creates a new Ambassador‑led office at the State Department to coordinate U.S. diplomacy and engagement with Indigenous peoples worldwide. It requires a comprehensive 5‑year international strategy (covering 10–20 countries), regular interagency consultation, and periodic reports to Congress on goals, programs, resources, and results. It also establishes an Advisory Commission on Indigenous Peoples to provide annual recommendations, and adds Indigenous community history and engagement training to standard pre‑departure instruction for Foreign Service Officers. The bill defines key terms and identifies the congressional committees to be kept informed.

Key Points

• Creates an Office for Indigenous Affairs led by an Ambassador at Large within the State Department.
• Requires a comprehensive 5‑year international strategy on Indigenous diplomacy, covering 10–20 countries.
• Mandates interagency and external consultation in planning and implementation.
• Sets recurring reports to Congress (first due 1 year after the strategy; then every 4 years).
• Establishes an Advisory Commission on Indigenous Peoples to provide annual recommendations.
• Integrates Indigenous community history and engagement into Foreign Service pre‑departure training.
• Identifies responsible Federal agencies and programs to align resources and efforts.
• Defines key terms to clarify scope (domestic, international, and general Indigenous peoples).

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