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S. 2282 (106th)

Native American Agricultural Research, Development and Export Enhancement Act of 2000

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 March 2000

Last action

6 September 2000 · Reported

Status

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Sponsors

Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]

Subjects

Housing, Agriculture, Transport

Source updated

20 August 2025

Housing · Agriculture · Transport

Summary

Native American Agricultural Research, Development and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a Native American Agricultural Research, Development and Export Office. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Director of such Office, to ensure the coordination of all programs that provide assistance to Native American communities within seven specified mission areas of the Department of Agriculture and to ensure the coordination of, or carry out, activities to: (1) promote Indian agricultural programs; (2) facilitate water and waste programs, housing, utility and other infrastructure development with respect to Native American communities; (3) provide assistance to Indian tribal college programs; (4) implement rural economic development programs for Native American communities; and (5) promote food and nutrition services for such communities. Requires the Director to provide: (1) financial and technical assistance and administrative services to assist eligible entities in identifying and taking advantage of business development opportunities and complying with laws and regulatory practices; and (2) such other assistance necessary for the development of business opportunities to enhance Indian tribes' economies. Requires the Director to establish and implement a Native American export and trade promotion program and, in carrying out such program, to ensure the coordination of: (1) Federal programs and services designed to develop Indian tribes' economies and stimulate the demand for Indian goods and services that are available from eligible entities; and (2) Federal programs that are designed to provide technical or financial assistance to eligible entities and any activities related to the development of markets for Indian goods and services. Requires the Director to provide technical assistance and administrative services to assist eligible entities in: (1) identifying and entering markets for Indian goods and services; (2) complying with foreign or domestic laws and practices with respect to financial institutions concerning the export and import of such goods and services; and (3) entering into financial arrangements to provide for the export and trade of Indian agricultural and related products.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 2000

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1676-1677)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1675-1676)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 June 2000

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-622.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 September 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

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