I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5452 
To establish a Native American Economic Advisory Council, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 27, 2010 
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To establish a Native American Economic Advisory Council, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Native American Eco-
nomic Advisory Council Act of 2010’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds— 
(1) the United States has a special political and 
legal relationship and responsibility to promote the 
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welfare of the Native American people of the United 
States; 
(2) evaluations of indicators and criteria of so-
cial well-being, education, health, unemployment, 
housing, income, rates of poverty, justice systems, 
and nutrition by agencies of Government and others 
have consistently found that Native American com-
munities rank below other groups of United States 
citizens and many are at or near the bottom in those 
evaluations; 
(3) Native Americans, like other people in the 
United States, have been hit hard by the deepest re-
cession of the United States economy in over 50 
years, causing a significant decline in employment 
and economic activity across the United States; 
(4) Native American communities have been de-
scribed as ‘‘emerging economies’’ and consequently 
have been stalled in the efforts of the communities 
to build sustainable growing economies for the peo-
ple of the communities and are being adversely af-
fected faster than the rest of the United States; 
(5) economic stimulus programs to help Native 
American communities generate jobs and stronger 
economic performance will require United States fi-
nancial and tax incentives to increase both local and 
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expanded investment that is tailored to the unique 
needs and circumstances of Native American com-
munities; 
(6) the impacts of the ongoing recession and 
the near collapse of the financial and banking sys-
tems require a review of assumptions about the fu-
ture, the need for new growth strategies, and a focus 
on laying the groundwork for economic success in 
the 21st century; 
(7) there is a continuing need for direct eco-
nomic stimulus, including needs for improving rural 
infrastructure and alternative energy in rural and 
Native American communities of the United States 
and providing Native Americans leaders with the 
tools to create jobs and improve economic conditions; 
(8) in light of the role of Native American com-
munities as emerging markets within the United 
States, there are opportunities and needs that 
should be addressed, including consideration of 
United States support for the pooling of resources to 
create an Indigenous Sovereign Wealth Fund that is 
similar to those Funds created around the world to 
diversify revenue streams, attract more resources, 
invest more wisely, and create jobs; 
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(9) Native Americans should be participants 
when major economic decisions are made that affect 
the property, lives, and future of Native Americans; 
and 
(10) Native Americans should fully participate 
in rebuilding Native American communities and have 
necessary tools and resources. 
SEC. 3. PURPOSE. 
The purpose of this Act is to authorize and establish 
a Native American Economic Advisory Council to consult, 
coordinate with, and make recommendations to the Execu-
tive Office of the President, Cabinet officers, and Federal 
agencies— 
(1) to improve the focus, effectiveness, and de-
livery of Federal economic aid and development pro-
grams to Native Americans and, as a result, improve 
substandard economic conditions in Native American 
communities; 
(2) to build and expand on the capacity of lead-
ers in Native American organizations and commu-
nities to take positive and innovative steps— 
(A) to create jobs; 
(B) to establish stable and profitable busi-
ness enterprises; 
(C) to enhance economic conditions; and 
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(D) to use Native American-owned re-
sources for the benefit of members; and 
(3) to achieve the long-term goal of improving 
the quality of Native American life and living condi-
tions and access to basic public services to the levels 
enjoyed by the average citizen and community of the 
United States by the year 2025. 
SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN ECONOMIC 
ADVISORY COUNCIL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established a Native 
American Economic Advisory Council (referred to in this 
Act as the ‘‘Council’’) to advise and assist the Executive 
Office of the President and Federal agencies to ensure 
that Native Americans (including Native American mem-
bers, communities and organizations) have— 
(1) the means and capacity to generate and 
benefit from economic stimulus and growth; and 
(2) fair access to, and reasonable opportunities 
to participate in, Federal economic development and 
job growth programs. 
(b) MEMBERS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall consist of 
5 members appointed by the President. 
(2) INITIAL
APPOINTMENTS.—Not later than 
180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
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President shall appoint the initial members of the 
Council. 
(3) COMPOSITION.—Of the members of the 
Council— 
(A) 1 member shall be an Alaska Native; 
(B) 1 member shall be a Hawaiian Native; 
and 
(C) 3 members shall represent American 
Native groups and organizations from other 
States. 
(4) CHAIRPERSON.—The President shall des-
ignate 1 of the members of the Council to serve as 
Chairperson. 
(c) EXPERIENCE.—Each member of the Council shall 
be a Native American who, as a result of work experience, 
training, and attainment, is well qualified— 
(1) to identify, analyze, and understand the at-
tributes and background of successful business en-
terprises and economic programs in Native Amer-
ican communities and cultures; 
(2) to appraise the economic development pro-
grams and activities of Federal agencies in the con-
text of the goals and purposes of this Act; and 
(3) to recommend programs, policies, and need-
ed program modifications to improve access to and 
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effectiveness in the delivery of economic development 
programs in Native American communities. 
(d) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Council— 
(1) shall not affect the authority of the Com-
mission; and 
(2) shall be filled in the same manner as the 
initial appointments to the Council. 
(e) EXPENSES.—Each Member of the Council shall 
be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, at the rate authorized for employees of agen-
cies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United 
States Code, while away from the homes or regular places 
of business of the employees in the performance of services 
for the Council. 
(f) STAFF.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Council may, without 
regard to the civil service laws (including regula-
tions), appoint and terminate an executive director 
and such other staff as are necessary to enable the 
Council to perform the duties required under this 
Act. 
(2) COMPENSATION.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to subpara-
graph (B), the Council may fix the compensa-
tion of the executive director and other per-
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sonnel without regard to the provisions of chap-
ter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 
5, United States Code, relating to classification 
of positions and General Schedule pay rates. 
(B) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The rate of pay 
for the executive director and other personnel of 
the Council shall not exceed the rate payable 
for level V of the Executive Schedule under sec-
tion 5316 of title 5, United States Code. 
(g) DETAIL OF EMPLOYEES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—An employee of the Federal 
Government may be detailed to the Council without 
reimbursement. 
(2) CIVIL SERVICE STATUS.—The detail of an 
employee shall be without interruption or loss of civil 
service status or privilege. 
(h) TEMPORARY SERVICES.—The Council may pro-
cure temporary and intermittent services in accordance 
with section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at 
rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equiva-
lent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level 
V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that 
title. 
(i) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.—The Secretary of 
Commerce shall provide necessary office space and admin-
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