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25 U.S.C. § 4304 (INDIANS)
§ 4304. Native American trade and export promotion
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall carry out a Native American export and trade promotion program (referred to in this section as the “program”).
(b) Coordination of Federal programs and services
In carrying out the program, the Secretary, acting through the Director, and in cooperation with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, shall ensure the coordination of Federal programs and services designed to—
(1) develop the economies of Indian Tribes; and
(2) stimulate the demand for Indian goods and services that are available from eligible entities.
(c) Activities
In carrying out the duties described in subsection (b), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall ensure the coordination of, or, as appropriate, carry out—
(1) Federal programs designed to provide technical or financial assistance to eligible entities;
(2) the development of promotional materials;
(3) the financing of appropriate trade missions;
(4) the marketing of Indian goods and services;
(5) the participation of appropriate Federal agencies or eligible entities in international trade fairs; and
(6) any other activity related to the development of markets for Indian goods and services.
(d) Technical assistance
In conjunction with the activities described in subsection (c), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall provide technical assistance and administrative services to eligible entities to assist those entities with—
(1) the identification of appropriate markets for Indian goods and services;
(2) entering the markets referred to in paragraph (1);
(3) compliance with foreign or domestic laws and practices with respect to financial institutions with respect to the export and import of Indian goods and services; and
(4) entering into financial arrangements to provide for the export and import of Indian goods and services.
(e) Priorities
In carrying out the duties and activities described in subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall give priority to activities that—
(1) provide the greatest degree of economic benefits to Indians; and
(2) foster long-term stable international markets for Indian goods and services.
(Pub. L. 106–464, § 5, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2016; Pub. L. 116–261, § 3(e)(2), Dec. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 3311.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–261 substituted “Tribes” for “tribes”.
25 U.S.C. § 4306 (INDIANS)
§ 4306. Report to Congress
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after November 7, 2000, and annually thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the operation of the Office.
(b) Contents of report
Each report prepared under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) for the period covered by the report, a summary of the activities conducted by the Secretary, acting through the Director, in carrying out sections 4303 through 4305 of this title; and
(2) any recommendations for legislation that the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, determines to be necessary to carry out sections 4303 through 4305 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–464, § 7, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2018.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
25 U.S.C. § 4307 (INDIANS)
§ 4307. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–464, § 10, formerly § 8, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2018; renumbered § 10, Pub. L. 116–261, § 3(d)(1), Dec. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 3308.)
25 U.S.C. § 4351 (INDIANS)
§ 4351. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to enhance and integrate Native American tourism—
(A) to empower Native American communities; and
(B) to advance the National Travel and Tourism Strategy;
(2) to increase coordination and collaboration between Federal tourism assets to support Native American tourism and bolster recreational travel and tourism;
(3) to expand heritage and cultural tourism opportunities in the United States to spur economic development, create jobs, and increase tourism revenues;
(4) to enhance and improve self-determination and self-governance capabilities in the Native American community and to promote greater self-sufficiency;
(5) to encourage Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to engage more fully in Native American tourism activities to increase visitation to rural and remote areas in the United States that are too difficult to access or are unknown to domestic travelers and international tourists;
(6) to provide grants, loans, and technical assistance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations that will—
(A) spur important infrastructure development;
(B) increase tourism capacity; and
(C) elevate living standards in Native American communities; and
(7) to support the development of technologically innovative projects that will incorporate recreational travel and tourism information and data from Federal assets to improve the visitor experience.
(Pub. L. 114–221, § 2, Sept. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 847.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 114–221, § 1, Sept. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 847, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act’ or the ‘NATIVE Act’.”
25 U.S.C. § 5101 (INDIANS)
§ 5101. Allotment of land on Indian reservations
On and after June 18, 1934, no land of any Indian reservation, created or set apart by treaty or agreement with the Indians, Act of Congress, Executive order, purchase, or otherwise, shall be allotted in severalty to any Indian.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 1, 48 Stat. 984.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 461 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2004 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–204, § 1(a), Mar. 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 542, provided that: “This Act [amending section 5123 of this title and former sections 640d–24 and 712e of this title and provisions set out as notes under section 301 of Title 7, Agriculture, section 7420 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and section 431 of Title 16, Conservation] may be cited as the ‘Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004’.”
heading: Short Title of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–454, title I, § 101, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4791, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 5130 and 5131 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 5130 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, which enacted this section and sections 5102, 5103, 5107 to 5113, 5115, 5116, 5118, 5120, 5121, 5123 to 5125, and 5129 of this title, is popularly known as the “Indian Reorganization Act”.
25 U.S.C. § 5102 (INDIANS)
§ 5102. Existing periods of trust and restrictions on alienation extended
The existing periods of trust placed upon any Indian lands and any restriction on alienation thereof are extended and continued until otherwise directed by Congress.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 2, 48 Stat. 984.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 462 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5104 (INDIANS)
§ 5104. Exchanges of land
For the purpose of effecting land consolidations between Indians and non-Indians within the reservation, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, to acquire through purchase, exchange, or relinquishment, any interest in lands, water rights, or surface rights to lands within said reservation. Exchanges of lands hereunder shall be made on the basis of equal value and the value of improvements on lands to be relinquished to the Indians or by Indians to non-Indians shall be given due consideration and allowance made therefor in the valuation of lieu lands. This section shall apply to tribal, trust, or otherwise restricted Indian allotments whether the allottee be living or deceased.
(Aug. 10, 1939, ch. 662, § 2, 53 Stat. 1351.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 463e of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5105 (INDIANS)
§ 5105. Title to lands
Title to lands or any interest therein acquired pursuant to this Act for Indian use shall be taken in the name of the United States of America in trust for the tribe or individual Indian for which acquired.
(Aug. 10, 1939, ch. 662, § 3, 53 Stat. 1351.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 10, 1939, ch. 662, 53 Stat. 1351, which is classified principally to sections 5104 to 5106 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 463f of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5106 (INDIANS)
§ 5106. Use of funds appropriated under section 5108
For the purpose of carrying into effect the land-purchase provision of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to use so much as may be necessary of any funds heretofore or hereafter appropriated pursuant to section 5108 of this title.
(Aug. 10, 1939, ch. 662, § 4, 53 Stat. 1351.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 10, 1939, ch. 662, 53 Stat. 1351, which is classified principally to sections 5104 to 5106 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 463g of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5108 (INDIANS)
§ 5108. Acquisition of lands, water rights or surface rights; appropriation; title to lands; tax exemption
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion, to acquire, through purchase, relinquishment, gift, exchange, or assignment, any interest in lands, water rights, or surface rights to lands, within or without existing reservations, including trust or otherwise restricted allotments, whether the allottee be living or deceased, for the purpose of providing land for Indians.
For the acquisition of such lands, interests in lands, water rights, and surface rights, and for expenses incident to such acquisition, there is authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum not to exceed $2,000,000 in any one fiscal year: Provided, That no part of such funds shall be used to acquire additional land outside of the exterior boundaries of Navajo Indian Reservation for the Navajo Indians in Arizona, nor in New Mexico, in the event that legislation to define the exterior boundaries of the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico, and for other purposes, or similar legislation, becomes law.
The unexpended balances of any appropriations made pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.
Title to any lands or rights acquired pursuant to this Act or the Act of July 28, 1955 (69 Stat. 392), as amended (25 U.S.C. 608 et seq.) 1 shall be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the Indian tribe or individual Indian for which the land is acquired, and such lands or rights shall be exempt from State and local taxation.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 5, 48 Stat. 985; Pub. L. 100–581, title II, § 214, Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2941.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, popularly known as the Indian Reorganization Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of this title and Tables.
Act of July 28, 1955, referred to in text, is act July 28, 1955, ch. 423, 69 Stat. 392, which was classified to sections 608 to 608c of this title prior to omission from the Code as being of special and not general application.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 465 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–581 inserted “or the Act of July 28, 1955 (69 Stat. 392), as amended (25 U.S.C. 608 et seq.)” after “this Act”.
25 U.S.C. § 5109 (INDIANS)
§ 5109. Indian forestry units; rules and regulations
The Secretary of the Interior is directed to make rules and regulations for the operation and management of Indian forestry units on the principle of sustained-yield management, to restrict the number of livestock grazed on Indian range units to the estimated carrying capacity of such ranges, and to promulgate such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to protect the range from deterioration, to prevent soil erosion, to assure full utilization of the range, and like purposes.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 6, 48 Stat. 986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 466 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5110 (INDIANS)
§ 5110. New Indian reservations
The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to proclaim new Indian reservations on lands acquired pursuant to any authority conferred by this Act, or to add such lands to existing reservations: Provided, That lands added to existing reservations shall be designated for the exclusive use of Indians entitled by enrollment or by tribal membership to residence at such reservations.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 7, 48 Stat. 986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, popularly known as the Indian Reorganization Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 467 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5111 (INDIANS)
§ 5111. Allotments or holdings outside of reservations
Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to relate to Indian holdings of allotments or homesteads upon the public domain outside of the geographic boundaries of any Indian reservation now existing or established hereafter.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 8, 48 Stat. 986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, popularly known as the Indian Reorganization Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 468 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5112 (INDIANS)
§ 5112. Indian corporations; appropriation for organizing
There is authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary, but not to exceed $250,000 in any fiscal year, to be expended at the order of the Secretary of the Interior, in defraying the expenses of organizing Indian chartered corporations or other organizations created under this Act.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 9, 48 Stat. 986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, popularly known as the Indian Reorganization Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 469 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5113 (INDIANS)
§ 5113. Revolving fund; appropriation for loans
There is authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $20,000,000 to be established as a revolving fund from which the Secretary of the Interior, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, may make loans to Indian chartered corporations for the purpose of promoting the economic development of such tribes and of their members, and may defray the expenses of administering such loans. Repayment of amounts loaned under this authorization shall be credited to the revolving fund and shall be available for the purposes for which the fund is established.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 10, 48 Stat. 986; Pub. L. 86–533, § 1(16), June 29, 1960, 74 Stat. 248; Pub. L. 87–250, Sept. 15, 1961, 75 Stat. 520.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 470 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1961—Pub. L. 87–250 substituted “$20,000,000” for “$10,000,000”.
1960—Pub. L. 86–533 repealed provisions which required a report to be made annually to the Congress of transactions under the authorization.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Administration of Fund
text: Funds from diverse sources to be administered as a single Indian Revolving Loan Fund after Apr. 12, 1974, see section 1461 of this title.
25 U.S.C. § 5114 (INDIANS)
§ 5114. Interest charges covered into revolving fund
Interest or other charges heretofore or hereafter collected on loans shall be credited to the revolving fund created by section 5113 of this title and shall be available for the establishment of a revolving fund for the purpose of making and administering loans to Indian-chartered corporations in accordance with the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 986) [25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.], and of making and administering loans to individual Indians and to associations or corporate groups of Indians of Oklahoma in accordance with the Act of June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1967).
(June 28, 1941, ch. 259, § 1, 55 Stat. 316.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Act of June 18, 1934, referred to in text, is act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, popularly known as the Indian Reorganization Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of this title and Tables.
Act of June 26, 1936, referred to in text, is act June 26, 1936, ch. 831, 49 Stat. 1967, popularly known as the Oklahoma Welfare Act, which was classified generally to subchapter VIII (§ 501 et seq.) of chapter 14 of this title prior to editorial reclassification as chapter 45A (§ 5201 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5201 of this title and Tables. Provisions of the Act relating to the revolving fund appear in section 5206 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 470a of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
25 U.S.C. § 5115 (INDIANS)
§ 5115. Vocational and trade schools; appropriation for tuition
There is authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the United States Treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum not to exceed $250,000 annually, together with any unexpended balances of previous appropriations made pursuant to this section, for loans to Indians for the payment of tuition and other expenses in recognized vocational and trade schools: Provided, That not more than $50,000 of such sum shall be available for loans to Indian students in high schools and colleges. Such loans shall be reimbursable under rules established by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 11, 48 Stat. 986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 471 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
25 U.S.C. § 5116 (INDIANS)
§ 5116. Standards for Indians appointed to Indian Office
The Secretary of the Interior is directed to establish standards of health, age, character, experience, knowledge, and ability for Indians who may be appointed, without regard to civil-service laws, to the various positions maintained, now or hereafter, by the Indian Office, in the administration of functions or services affecting any Indian tribe. Such qualified Indians shall hereafter have the preference to appointment to vacancies in any such positions.
(June 18, 1934, ch. 576, § 12, 48 Stat. 986.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 472 of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Conversion to Career Appointment
text: Status of Indian appointed to Federal service under excepted appointment to be converted to career appointment in competitive service after three years of continuous service and satisfactory performance, see section 5323(m) of this title.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.