,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #hfi #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dejf ,report ,no4 #aae-ajfd1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,november #cj1 #bjag ,mrs4 ,torres 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,cole1 ,mrs4 ,radewagen1 ,mr4 ,kind1 ,mr4 ,o',halleran1 ,ms4 ,jackson ,lee1 and ,mr4 ,grijalva7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs1 and ,education and the ,workforce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,december #c1 #bjah ,reported from the ,committee on ,natural ,resources with an amendment ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,december #c1 #bjah,referral to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,education and the ,workforce extended for a period ending not later than ,december #bh1 #bjah ,december #bh1 #bjah;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,khanna1 ,mr4 ,meeks1 ,mr4 ,soto1 ,mr4 ,gomez1 ,ms4 ,mc,collum1 ,mr4 ,kilmer1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,denham1 ,ms4 ,stefanik1 ,mr4 ,young of ,alaska1 ,ms4 ,ros-,lehtinen1 and ,mr4 ,valadao ,december #bh1 #bjah;,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,education and the ,workforce discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,november #cj1 #bjag ,a ,,bill ,to provide incentives to encourage tribal job creation and economic activity1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,jobs for ,tribes ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,indian ,economic ,enhancement ,act of #bjah ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,native ,american ,business ,development1 ,trade ,promotion1 and ,tourism ,act of #bjjj4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,buy ,indian ,act4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd4 ,title ,,ii--,native ,american ,business ,incubators ,program ,act ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,establishment of program4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,schools to business incubator pipeline4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,agency partnerships4 ,title ,,iii--,indigenous ,peoples ,exchange and ,economic ,cooperation ,act ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,strategy4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,united ,states assistance to support indigenous peoples4 ,i ,indian ,economic ,enhancement ,act of #bjah #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,indian ,community ,economic ,enhancement ,act of #bjah4 #ajb4 ,native ,american ,business ,development1 ,trade ,promotion1 and ,tourism ,act of #bjjj 7a7 ,findings2 purposes ,section #b of the ,native ,american ,business ,development1 ,trade ,promotion1 and ,tourism ,act of #bjjj 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,applicability to ,indian-,owned businesses ,the findings and purposes in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall apply to any ,indian-owned business governed-- 7#a7 by tribal laws regulating trade or commerce on ,indian lands2 or 7#b7 pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,august #ae1 #ahgf 7#ai ,stat4 #bjj1 chapter #bhi2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #bfa74 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,native ,american ,business ,development1 ,trade ,promotion1 and ,tourism ,act of #bjjj 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 and paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#i71 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 and paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of ,native ,american ,business ,development appointed pursuant to section #d7;a77#b74 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7#h7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,native ,american ,business ,development established by section #d7;a77#a74 4 7c7 ,office of ,native ,american ,business ,development ,section #d of the ,native ,american ,business ,development1 ,trade ,promotion1 and ,tourism ,act of #bjjj 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,department of ,commerce and inserting ,office of the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking 7referred to in this ,act as the ,office72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the first sentence1 by striking 7referred to in this ,act as the ,director72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,duties of ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall serve as-- 7,a7 the program and policy advisor to the ,secretary with respect to the trust and governmental relationship between the ,united ,states and ,indian tribes2 and 7,b7 the point of contact for ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 and ,indians regarding-- 7i7 policies and programs of the ,department of ,commerce2 and 7ii7 other matters relating to economic development and doing business in ,indian lands4 7#b7 ,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-- 7,a7 meaningful and timely coordination and assistance1 as required by this ,act2 and 7,b7 consultation with ,indian tribes regarding the policies1 programs1 assistance1 and activities of the offices and agencies4 4 7d7 ,indian community development initiatives ,the ,native ,american ,business ,development1 ,trade ,promotion1 and ,tourism ,act of #bjjj is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #h 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjg7 as section #i2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #g 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjf7 the following3 #h4 ,indian community development initiatives 7a7 ,interagency coordination ,not later than #a year after the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall coordinate-- 7#a7 to develop initiatives that-- 7,a7 encourage1 promote1 and provide education regarding investments in ,indian communities through-- 7i7 the loan guarantee program of ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs under section #bja of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #adha72 7ii7 programs carried out using amounts in the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7;a772 and 7iii7 other capital development programs2 7,b7 examine and develop alternatives that would qualify as collateral for financing in ,indian communities2 and 7,c7 provide entrepreneur and other training relating to economic development through tribally controlled colleges and universities and other ,indian organizations with experience in providing such training2 7#b7 to consult with ,indian tribes and with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission to study1 and collaborate to establish1 regulatory changes necessary to qualify an ,indian tribe as an accredited investor for the purposes of sections #bcj4ejj through #bcj4ejh of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 consistent with the goals of promoting capital formation and ensuring qualifying ,indian tribes have the ability to withstand investment loss1 on a basis comparable to other legal entities that qualify as accredited investors who are not natural persons2 7#c7 to identify regulatory1 legal1 or other barriers to increasing investment1 business1 and economic development1 including qualifying or approving collateral structures1 measurements of economic strength1 and contributions of ,indian economies in ,indian communities through the ,authority established under section #d of the ,indian ,tribal ,regulatory ,reform and ,business ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja note72 7#d7 to ensure consultation with ,indian tribes regarding increasing investment in ,indian communities and the development of the report required in paragraph 7#e72 and 7#e7 to provide a report to ,congress regarding improvements to ,indian communities resulting from such initiatives and recommendations for promoting sustained growth of the tribal economies4 7b7 ,waiver ,for assistance provided pursuant to section #ajh of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7 to benefit ,native ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions1 as defined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 section #ajh7;e7 of such ,act shall not apply4 7c7 ,indian economic development feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,government ,accountability ,office shall conduct a study and1 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 submit to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study and recommendations4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the study shall assess current ,federal capitalization and related programs and services that are available to assist ,indian communities with business and economic development1 including manufacturing1 physical infrastructure 7such as telecommunications and broadband71 community development1 and facilities construction for such purposes4 ,for each of the ,federal programs and services identified1 the study shall assess the current use and demand by ,indian tribes1 individuals1 businesses1 and communities of the programs1 the capital needs of ,indian tribes1 businesses1 and communities related to economic development1 and the extent that similar programs have been used to assist non-,indian communities compared to the extent used for ,indian communities4 7,b7 ,financing assistance ,the study shall assess and quantify the extent of assistance provided to non-,indian borrowers and to ,indian 7both tribal and individual7 borrowers 7including information about such assistance as a percentage of need for ,indian borrowers and for non-,indian borrowers1 assistance to ,indian borrowers and to non-,indian borrowers as a percentage of total applicants1 and such assistance to ,indian borrowers as individuals as compared to such assistance to ,indian tribes7 through the loan programs1 the loan guarantee programs1 or bond guarantee programs of the-- 7i7 ,department of the ,interior2 7ii7 ,department of ,agriculture2 7iii7 ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7iv7 ,department of ,energy2 7v7 ,small ,business ,administration2 and 7vi7 ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7,c7 ,tax incentives ,the study shall assess and quantify the extent of the assistance and allocations afforded for non-,indian projects and for ,indian projects pursuant to each of the following tax incentive programs3 7i7 ,new market tax credit4 7ii7 ,low income housing tax credit4 7iii7 ,investment tax credit4 7iv7 ,renewable energy tax incentives4 7v7 ,accelerated depreciation4 7,d7 ,tribal investment incentive ,the study shall assess various alternative incentives that could be provided to enable and encourage tribal governments to invest in an ,indian community development investment fund or bank4 4 #ajc4 ,buy ,indian ,act ,section #bc of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7commonly known as the ,buy ,indian ,act7 7#cf ,stat4 #hfa1 chapter #dca2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #dg71 is amended to read as follows3 #bc4 ,employment of ,indian labor and purchase of products of ,indian industry2 participation in ,mentor-,protege ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian economic enterprise ,the term ,indian economic enterprise has the meaning given the term in section #adhj4bja of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#b7 ,mentor firm2 protege firm ,the terms mentor firm and protege firm have the meanings given those terms in section #hca7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note2 ,public ,law #aja-eaj74 7#c7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,enterprise development 7#a7 ,in general ,unless determined by one of the ,secretaries to be impracticable and unreasonable-- 7,a7 ,indian labor shall be employed2 and 7,b7 purchases of ,indian industry products 7including printing and facilities construction1 notwithstanding any other provision of law7 may be made in open market by the ,secretaries4 7#b7 ,mentor-,protege ,program 7,a7 ,in general ,participation in the ,mentor-,protege ,program established under section #hca7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note2 ,public ,law #aja-eaj7 or receipt of assistance under a developmental assistance agreement under that program shall not render any individual or entity involved in the provision of ,indian labor or an ,indian industry product ineligible to receive assistance under this section4 7,b7 ,treatment ,for purposes of this section1 no determination of affiliation or control 7whether direct or indirect7 may be found between a protege firm and a mentor firm on the basis that the mentor firm has provided1 or agreed to provide1 to the protege firm1 pursuant to a mentor-protege agreement1 any form of developmental assistance described in section #hca7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note2 ,public ,law #aja-eaj74 7c7 ,implementation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 conduct outreach to ,indian industrial entities2 7#b7 provide training2 7#c7 promulgate regulations in accordance with this section and with the regulations under part #adhj of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to harmonize the procurement procedures of the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7#d7 require procurement management reviews by their respective ,departments to include a review of the implementation of this section4 4 #ajd4 ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd 7a7 ,financial assistance for ,native ,american projects ,section #hjc of the ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #biia;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,economic development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commissioner may provide assistance under subsection 7a7 for projects relating to the purposes of this title to a ,native community development financial institution1 as defined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,priority ,with regard to not less than #ej percent of the total amount available for assistance under this section1 the ,commissioner shall give priority to any application seeking assistance for-- 7,a7 the development of a tribal code or court system for purposes of economic development1 including commercial codes1 training for court personnel1 regulation pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,august #ae1 #ahgf 7#ai ,stat4 #bjj1 chapter #bhi2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #bfa71 and the development of nonprofit subsidiaries or other tribal business structures2 7,b7 the development of a community development financial institution1 including training and administrative expenses2 or 7,c7 the development of a tribal master plan for community and economic development and infrastructure4 4 7b7 ,technical assistance and training ,section #hjd of the ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #biia;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,commissioner and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commissioner 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,priority ,in providing assistance under subsection 7a71 the ,commissioner shall give priority to any application described in section #hjc7;b77#b74 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #haf of the ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #biib;d7 is amended by striking #hjc7;d7 each place it appears and inserting #hjc7;e74 ,,ii ,native ,american ,business ,incubators ,program ,act #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,native ,american ,business ,incubators ,program ,act4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,business incubator ,the term business incubator means an organization that-- 7,a7 provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses2 and 7,b7 is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services1 including-- 7i7 access to capital1 business education1 and counseling2 7ii7 networking opportunities2 7iii7 mentorship opportunities2 and 7iv7 other services intended to aid in developing a business4 7#b7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means an applicant eligible to apply for a grant under section #bjc7;b74 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,native ,american2 ,native ,the terms ,native ,american and ,native have the meaning given the term ,indian in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#f7 ,native business ,the term ,native business means a business concern that is at least #ea-percent owned and controlled by one or more ,native ,americans4 7#g7 ,native entrepreneur ,the term ,native entrepreneur means an entrepreneur who is a ,native ,american4 7#h7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under section #bjc7;a74 7#i7 ,reservation ,the term reservation has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #adeb74 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#aa7 ,tribal college or university ,the term tribal college or university has the meaning given the term ,tribal ,college or ,university in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b774 #bjc4 ,establishment of program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program in the ,office of ,indian ,energy and ,economic ,development's ,division of ,economic ,development under which the ,secretary shall provide financial assistance in the form of competitive grants to eligible applicants for the establishment and operation of business incubators that serve reservation communities by providing business incubation and other business services to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs4 7b7 ,eligible applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 an applicant shall-- 7,a7 be-- 7i7 an ,indian tribe2 7ii7 a tribal college or university2 7iii7 an institution of higher education2 or 7iv7 a private nonprofit organization or tribal nonprofit organization that-- 7,i7 provides business and financial technical assistance2 and 7,,ii7 will commit to serving one or more reservation communities2 7,b7 be able to provide the physical workspace1 equipment1 and connectivity necessary for ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs to collaborate and conduct business on a local1 regional1 national1 and international level2 and 7,c7 in the case of an entity described in clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a71 have been operational for not less than #a year before receiving a grant under the program4 7#b7 ,joint project 7,a7 ,in general ,two or more entities may submit a joint application for a project that combines the resources and expertise of those entities at a physical location dedicated to assisting ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs under the program4 7,b7 ,contents ,a joint application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 contain a certification that each participant of the joint project is one of the eligible entities described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 demonstrate that together the participants meet the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,application and selection process 7#a7 ,application requirements ,each eligible applicant desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 a certification that the applicant-- 7i7 is an eligible applicant2 7ii7 will designate an executive director or program manager1 if such director or manager has not been designated1 to manage the business incubator2 and 7iii7 agrees-- 7,i7 to a site evaluation by the ,secretary as part of the final selection process2 7,,ii7 to an annual programmatic and financial examination for the duration of the grant2 and 7,,iii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 to remedy any problems identified pursuant to the site evaluation under subclause 7,i7 or an examination under subclause 7,,ii72 7,b7 a description of the one or more reservation communities to be served by the business incubator2 7,c7 a #c-year plan that describes-- 7i7 the number of ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs to be participating in the business incubator2 7ii7 whether the business incubator will focus on a particular type of business or industry2 7iii7 a detailed breakdown of the services to be offered to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs participating in the business incubator2 and 7iv7 a detailed breakdown of the services1 if any1 to be offered to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs not participating in the business incubator2 7,d7 information demonstrating the effectiveness and experience of the eligible applicant in-- 7i7 conducting financial1 management1 and marketing assistance programs designed to educate or improve the business skills of current or prospective businesses2 7ii7 working in and providing services to ,native ,american communities2 7iii7 providing assistance to entities conducting business in reservation communities2 7iv7 providing technical assistance under ,federal business and entrepreneurial development programs for which ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs are eligible2 and 7v7 managing finances and staff effectively2 and 7,e7 a site description of the location at which the eligible applicant will provide physical workspace1 including a description of the technologies1 equipment1 and other resources that will be available to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs participating in the business incubator4 7#b7 ,evaluation considerations 7,a7 ,in general ,in evaluating each application1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the ability of the eligible applicant-- 7,i7 to operate a business incubator that effectively imparts entrepreneurship and business skills to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs1 as demonstrated by the experience and qualifications of the eligible applicant2 7,,ii7 to commence providing services within a minimum period of time1 to be determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 to provide quality incubation services to a significant number of ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs2 7ii7 the experience of the eligible applicant in providing services in ,native ,american communities1 including in the one or more reservation communities described in the application2 and 7iii7 the proposed location of the business incubator4 7,b7 ,priority 7i7 ,in general ,in evaluating the proposed location of the business incubator under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 consider the program goal of achieving broad geographic distribution of business incubators2 and 7,,ii7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 give priority to eligible applicants that will provide business incubation services on or near the reservation of the one or more communities that were described in the application4 7ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may give priority to an eligible applicant that is not located on or near the reservation of the one or more communities that were described in the application if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 the location of the business incubator will not prevent the eligible applicant from providing quality business incubation services to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs from the one or more reservation communities to be served2 and 7,,ii7 siting the business incubator in the identified location will serve the interests of the one or more reservation communities to be served4 7#c7 ,site evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,before making a grant to an eligible applicant1 the ,secretary shall conduct a site visit1 evaluate a video submission1 or evaluate a written site proposal 7if the applicant is not yet in possession of the site7 of the proposed site to ensure the proposed site will permit the eligible applicant to meet the requirements of the program4 7,b7 ,written site proposal ,a written site proposal shall meet the requirements described in paragraph 7#a77;,e7 and contain-- 7i7 sufficient detail for the ,secretary to ensure in the absence of a site visit or video submission that the proposed site will permit the eligible applicant to meet the requirements of the program2 and 7ii7 a timeline describing when the eligible applicant will be-- 7,i7 in possession of the proposed site2 and 7,,ii7 operating the business incubator at the proposed site4 7,c7 ,followup ,not later than #a year after awarding a grant to an eligible applicant that submits an application with a written site proposal1 the ,secretary shall conduct a site visit or evaluate a video submission of the site to ensure the site is consistent with the written site proposal4 7d7 ,administration 7#a7 ,duration ,each grant awarded under the program shall be for a term of #c years4 7#b7 ,payment 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall disburse grant funds awarded to an eligible applicant in annual installments4 7,b7 ,more frequent disbursements ,on request by the applicant1 the ,secretary may make disbursements of grant funds more frequently than annually1 on the condition that disbursements shall be made not more frequently than quarterly4 7#c7 ,non-,federal contributions for initial assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible applicant that receives a grant under the program shall provide non-,federal contributions in an amount equal to not less than #be percent of the grant amount disbursed each year4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive1 in whole or in part1 the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to an eligible applicant if1 after considering the ability of the eligible applicant to provide non-,federal contributions1 the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the proposed business incubator will provide quality business incubation services2 and 7ii7 the one or more reservation communities to be served are unlikely to receive similar services because of remoteness or other reasons that inhibit the provision of business and entrepreneurial development services4 7#d7 ,renewals 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may renew a grant award under the program for a term not to exceed #c years4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining whether to renew a grant award1 the ,secretary shall consider with respect to the eligible applicant-- 7i7 the results of the annual evaluations of the eligible applicant under subsection 7f77#a72 7ii7 the performance of the business incubator of the eligible applicant1 as compared to the performance of other business incubators receiving assistance under the program2 7iii7 whether the eligible applicant continues to be eligible for the program2 and 7iv7 the evaluation considerations for initial awards under subsection 7c77#b74 7,c7 ,non-,federal contributions for renewals ,an eligible applicant that receives a grant renewal under subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide non-,federal contributions in an amount equal to not less than #cc percent of the total amount of the grant4 7#e7 ,no duplicative grants ,an eligible applicant shall not be awarded a grant under the program that is duplicative of existing ,federal funding from another source4 7e7 ,program requirements 7#a7 ,use of funds ,an eligible applicant receiving a grant under the program may use grant amounts-- 7,a7 to provide physical workspace and facilities for ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs participating in the business incubator2 7,b7 to establish partnerships with other institutions and entities to provide comprehensive business incubation services to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs participating in the business incubator2 and 7,c7 for any other uses typically associated with business incubators that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate and consistent with the purposes of the program4 7#b7 ,minimum requirements ,each eligible applicant receiving a grant under the program shall-- 7,a7 offer culturally tailored incubation services to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs2 7,b7 use a competitive process for selecting ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs to participate in the business incubator2 7,c7 provide physical workspace that permits ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs to conduct business and collaborate with other ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs2 7,d7 provide entrepreneurship and business skills training and education to ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs including-- 7i7 financial education1 including training and counseling in-- 7,i7 applying for and securing business credit and investment capital2 7,,ii7 preparing and presenting financial statements2 and 7,,iii7 managing cash flow and other financial operations of a business2 7ii7 management education1 including training and counseling in planning1 organization1 staffing1 directing1 and controlling each major activity or function of a business or startup2 and 7iii7 marketing education1 including training and counseling in-- 7,i7 identifying and segmenting domestic and international market opportunities2 7,,ii7 preparing and executing marketing plans2 7,,iii7 locating contract opportunities2 7,,iv7 negotiating contracts2 and 7,v7 using varying public relations and advertising techniques2 7,e7 provide direct mentorship or assistance finding mentors in the industry in which the ,native business or ,native entrepreneur operates or intends to operate2 and 7,f7 provide access to networks of potential investors1 professionals in the same or similar fields1 and other business owners with similar businesses4 7#c7 ,technology ,each eligible applicant shall leverage technology to the maximum extent practicable to provide ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs with access to the connectivity tools needed to compete and thrive in #bast-century markets4 7f7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,annual evaluations ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary awards a grant to an eligible applicant under the program1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the grant1 the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the eligible applicant1 which shall-- 7,a7 describe the performance of the eligible applicant2 and 7,b7 be used in determining the ongoing eligibility of the eligible applicant4 7#b7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary awards a grant to an eligible applicant under the program1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the grant1 each eligible applicant receiving an award under the program shall submit to the ,secretary a report describing the services the eligible applicant provided under the program during the preceding year4 7,b7 ,report content ,the report described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a detailed breakdown of the ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs receiving services from the business incubator1 including1 for the year covered by the report-- 7,i7 the number of ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs participating in or receiving services from the business incubator and the types of services provided to those ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs2 7,,ii7 the number of ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs established and jobs created or maintained2 and 7,,iii7 the performance of ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs while participating in the business incubator and after graduation or departure from the business incubator2 and 7ii7 any other information the ,secretary may require to evaluate the performance of a business incubator to ensure appropriate implementation of the program4 7,c7 ,limitations ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall not require an eligible applicant to report under subparagraph 7,a7 information provided to the ,secretary by the eligible applicant under other programs4 7,d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the heads of other ,federal agencies to ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the report content and form under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 are consistent with other reporting requirements for ,federal programs that provide business and entrepreneurial assistance4 #bjd4 ,schools to business incubator pipeline ,the ,secretary shall facilitate the establishment of relationships between eligible applicants receiving funds through the program and educational institutions serving ,native ,american communities1 including tribal colleges and universities4 #bje4 ,agency partnerships ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that business incubators receiving grant funds under the program have the information and materials needed to provide ,native businesses and ,native entrepreneurs with the information and assistance necessary to apply for business and entrepreneurial development programs administered by the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 and the ,small ,business ,administration4 ,,iii ,indigenous ,peoples ,exchange and ,economic ,cooperation ,act #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,indigenous ,peoples ,exchange and ,economic ,cooperation ,act4 #cjb4 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to facilitate contacts and cooperation1 including commercial relationships1 between ,native ,american tribes and indigenous peoples in the ,western ,hemisphere4 #cjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,native ,american tribes ,the term ,native ,american tribe means any federally recognized tribe4 7#b7 ,indigenous peoples ,the term indigenous peoples means peoples residing in foreign countries in the ,western ,hemisphere who have historical ties to a particular territory and are culturally or historically distinct from the politically dominant population4 #cjd4 ,strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy1 in consultation with the individuals listed in subsection 7b71 to promote and facilitate-- 7#a7 cross-investments between ,native ,american tribes and indigenous peoples in tribal businesses and commercial enterprises that involve indigenous peoples1 such as sustainable natural resource management1 agricultural development1 or handicraft production2 and 7#b7 the development of supply chains for ,united ,states entities that include products produced by ,native ,american tribes and indigenous peoples4 7b7 ,consultation required ,the individuals listed in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#d7 ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7#e7 ,the ,administrator and the ,advisor for ,indigenous ,peoples ,issues of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#f7 ,the ,president of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation4 7#g7 ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation4 7#h7 ,the ,president of the ,inter-,american ,foundation4 7#i7 ,representatives of ,native ,american tribes4 7#aj7 ,representatives of civil society organizations advocating for the rights or interests of indigenous peoples4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 #cje4 ,united ,states assistance to support indigenous peoples ,in order to improve the capacity of indigenous peoples to engage in and benefit from increased trade and investment relationships1 the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 consult with-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 and 7,b7 representatives of civil society organizations1 especially organizations comprised of or representing the interests of indigenous peoples2 and 7#b7 provide assistance to countries in the ,western ,hemisphere in a manner that promotes and facilitates entrepreneurship among indigenous peoples-- 7,a7 by strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations and local governments2 and 7,b7 by supporting projects involving sustainable natural resource management1 agricultural development1 and handicraft production4 ,december #bh1 #bjah ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,education and the ,workforce discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed