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42 U.S.C. § 3211 — Office of Tribal Economic Development

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42 U.S.C. § 3211 — Office of Tribal Economic Development

**(a) Establishment** There is established within the Economic Development Administration an Office of Tribal Economic Development (referred to in this section as the “Office”). **(b) Purposes** The purposes of the Office shall be— (1) to coordinate all Tribal economic development activities carried out by the Secretary; (2) to help Tribal communities access economic development assistance programs, including the assistance provided under this chapter; (3) to coordinate Tribal economic development strategies and efforts with other Federal agencies; and (4) to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings or consultations relating to, or having an impact on, projects, programs, or funding that benefit Tribal communities. **(c) Tribal economic development strategy** (1) **In general** — Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Office shall initiate a Tribal consultation process to develop, and not less frequently than every 3 years thereafter, update, a strategic plan for Tribal economic development for the Economic Development Administration. (2) **Submission to Congress** — Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, and not less frequently than every 3 years thereafter, the Office shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate the strategic plan for Tribal economic development developed under paragraph (1). **(d) Outreach** The Secretary shall establish a publicly facing website to help provide a comprehensive, single source of information for Indian tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities, including the

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**(a) Establishment** There is established within the Economic Development Administration an Office of Tribal Economic Development (referred to in this section as the “Office”). **(b) Purposes** The purposes of the Office shall be— (1) to coordinate all Tribal economic development activities carried out by the Secretary; (2) to help Tribal communities access economic development assistance programs, including the assistance provided under this chapter; (3) to coordinate Tribal economic development strategies and efforts with other Federal agencies; and (4) to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings or consultations relating to, or having an impact on, projects, programs, or funding that benefit Tribal communities. **(c) Tribal economic development strategy** (1) **In general** — Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Office shall initiate a Tribal consultation process to develop, and not less frequently than every 3 years thereafter, update, a strategic plan for Tribal economic development for the Economic Development Administration. (2) **Submission to Congress** — Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, and not less frequently than every 3 years thereafter, the Office shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate the strategic plan for Tribal economic development developed under paragraph (1). **(d) Outreach** The Secretary shall establish a publicly facing website to help provide a comprehensive, single source of information for Indian tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities, including the economic development programs administered by Federal agencies or departments other than the Department. **(e) Dedicated staff** The Secretary shall ensure that the Office has sufficient staff to carry out all outreach activities under this section.

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42 U.S.C. § 3131 — Findings and declarations

**(a) Findings** Congress finds that— (1) there continue to be areas of the United States experiencing chronic high unemployment, underemployment, outmigration, and low per capita incomes, as well as areas facing sudden and severe economic dislocations because of structural economic changes, changing trade patterns, certain Federal actions (including environmental requirements that result in the removal of economic activities from a locality), and natural disasters; (2) economic growth in the States, cities, and rural areas of the United States is produced by expanding economic opportunities, expanding free enterprise through trade, developing and strengthening public infrastructure, and creating a climate for job creation and business development; (3) the goal of Federal economic development programs is to raise the standard of living for all citizens and increase the wealth and overall rate of growth of the economy by encouraging communities to develop a more competitive and diversified economic base by— (A) creating an environment that promotes economic activity by improving and expanding public infrastructure; (B) promoting job creation through increased innovation, productivity, and entrepreneurship; and (C) empowering local and regional communities experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to develop private sector business and attract increased private sector capital investment; (4) while economic development is an inherently local process, the Federal Government should work in partnership with public and private State, regional, tribal, and local organizations to maximize the impact of existing resources and enable regions, communities, and citizens to participate more fully in the American dream and national prosperity; (5)

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42 U.S.C. § 3234 — General authorization of appropriations

**(a) Grants for public works and economic development** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3141&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(b) Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3143 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3143&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(c) Grants for training, research, and technical assistance** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3147 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3147&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(d) Grants for economic adjustment** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) (other than subsections (d) and (e)), to remain available until expended— (1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;

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42 U.S.C. § 3211 — Powers of Secretary

Page 5872 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 3200 use does not impair or conflict with the au- thority of the President or the Adminis- trator of the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to direct Federal agencies in any major disaster or emergency declared under that Act; and (B) provide members of the disaster team with travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for, or relating to, the disaster team. (d) Annual reports Not later than July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- resentatives a report that includes— (1) a summary of the activities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience and any disaster teams established pursuant to sub- section (c); (2) the number and details of the disasters in which the Office of Disaster Recovery and Re- silience and permanent and temporary per- sonnel, including disaster teams, were in- volved and deployed; (3) the locations and length of any deploy- ments; (4) the number of personnel deployed, broken down by category, including permanent and temporary personnel; and (5) a breakdown of expenses, with or without reimbursement. (Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2228, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3192.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer

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