25 USC 4303 - Office of Native American Business Development

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

§ 4303.

Office of Native American Business Development

(a)

In general

(1)

Establishment

(2)

Director

(b)

Duties of the Secretary

(1)

In general

(2)

Interagency coordination

(3)

Activities

In carrying out the duties described in paragraph (1), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall ensure the coordination of, or, as appropriate, carry out—

(A)

Federal programs designed to provide legal, accounting, or financial assistance to eligible entities;

(B)

market surveys;

(C)

the development of promotional materials;

(D)

the financing of business development seminars;

(E)

the facilitation of marketing;

(F)

the participation of appropriate Federal agencies or eligible entities in trade fairs;

(G)

any activity that is not described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) that is related to the development of appropriate markets; and

(H)

any other activity that the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, determines to be appropriate to carry out this section.

(4)

Assistance

In conjunction with the activities described in paragraph (3), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall provide—

(A)

financial assistance, technical assistance, and administrative services to eligible entities to assist those entities with—

(i)

identifying and taking advantage of business development opportunities; and

(ii)

compliance with appropriate laws and regulatory practices; and

(B)

such other assistance as the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, determines to be necessary for the development of business opportunities for eligible entities to enhance the economies of Indian Tribes.

(5)

Priorities

In carrying out the duties and activities described in paragraphs (3) and (4), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall give priority to activities that—

(A)

provide the greatest degree of economic benefits to Indians; and

(B)

foster long-term stable economies of Indian Tribes.

(6)

Prohibition

(c)

Duties of Director

(1)

In general

The Director shall serve as—

(A)

the program and policy advisor to the Secretary with respect to the trust and governmental relationship between the United States and Indian Tribes; and

(B)

the point of contact for Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Indians regarding—

(i)

policies and programs of the Department of Commerce; and

(ii)

other matters relating to economic development and doing business in Indian lands.

(2)

Departmental coordination

The Director shall coordinate with all offices and agencies within the Department of Commerce to ensure that each office and agency has an accountable process to ensure—

(A)

meaningful and timely coordination and assistance, as required by this chapter; and

(B)

consultation with Indian Tribes regarding the policies, programs, assistance, and activities of the offices and agencies.

(3)

Office operations

(Pub. L. 106–464, § 4, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2015; Pub. L. 116–261, § 3(c), (e)(2), Dec. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 3308, 3311.)

cite as: 25 USC 4303