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Title 42
Chapter 34
Subchapter VIII
§ 2991b-1. Loan fund; demonstrat...
§ 2991b-3. Grant program to ensu...
§ 2991b-1. Loan fund; demonstrat...
§ 2991b-3. Grant program to ensu...
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§ 2991b–2.
Establishment of Administration for Native Americans
(a)
Establishment
(b)
Commissioner
(c)
Duties
The Commissioner shall—
(1)
provide for financial assistance, loan funds, technical assistance, training, research and demonstration projects, and other activities, described in this subchapter;
(2)
serve as the effective and visible advocate on behalf of Native Americans within the Department, and with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government regarding all Federal policies affecting Native Americans;
(3)
with the assistance of the Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs established by subsection (d)(1), coordinate activities within the Department leading to the development of policies, programs, and budgets, and their administration affecting Native Americans, and provide quarterly reports and recommendations to the Secretary;
(4)
collect and disseminate information related to the social and economic conditions of Native Americans, and assist the Secretary in preparing an annual report to the Congress about such conditions;
(5)
give preference to agencies described in
section 2991b(a) of this title
that are eligible for assistance under this subchapter, in entering into contracts for technical assistance, training, and evaluation under this subchapter; and
(6)
encourage agencies that carry out projects under this subchapter, to give preference to Native Americans, in hiring and entering into contracts to carry out such projects.
(d)
Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs
(1)
There is established in the Office of the Secretary the Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs. The Commissioner shall be the chairperson of such Council and shall advise the Secretary on all matters affecting Native Americans that involve the Department. The Director of the Indian Health Service shall serve as vice chairperson of the Council.
(2)
The membership of the Council shall be the heads of principal operating divisions within the Department, as determined by the Secretary, and such persons in the Office of the Secretary as the Secretary may designate.
(3)
In addition to the duties described in subsection (c)(3), the Council shall, within 180 days following
September 30, 1992
, prepare a plan, including legislative recommendations, to allow Tribal governments and other organizations described in
(e)
Staffing levels
(
Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 803B
, as added
Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(3)
,
Sept. 30, 1992
,
106 Stat. 1296
; amended
Pub. L. 103–171, § 5(4)
,
Dec. 2, 1993
,
107 Stat. 1992
;
Pub. L. 116–261, § 5(d)(3)
,
Dec. 30, 2020
,
134 Stat. 3314
.)
cite as:
42 USC 2991b-2
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