,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #digf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ad1 #bjbf,ms4 ,murkowski 7for herself and ,mr4 ,schatz7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to improve outcomes for ,native children by empowering ,tribal communities1 strengthening families1 and increasing access to critical services1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions of ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization4,,title ,i--,justice for ,children1 ,youth1 and ,families,sec4 #aja4 ,advisory ,committee on ,tribal ,juvenile ,justice4,sec4 #ajb4 ,department of ,justice and ,,doi study on the number and status of ,native ,american missing children cases4,sec4 #ajc4 ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund at the ,denali ,commission4,sec4 #ajd4 ,alaska ,native and ,american ,indian family violence1 prevention1 services1 and treatment4,sec4 #aje4 ,tiwahe ,initiative4,sec4 #ajf4 ,tribal justice support4,,title ,,ii--,improving ,research and ,data,sec4 #bja4 ,national ,institutes of ,health ,tribal ,health ,research ,office4,sec4 #bjb4 ,improving ,native infant and maternal health data4,,title ,,iii--,improving the ,physical and ,behavioral ,health of ,native ,children,sec4 #cja4 ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration ,tribal ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #cjb4 ,department of ,health and ,human ,services study on the intersection of maternal mortality and domestic violence4,sec4 #cjc4 ,grants to grow the perinatal workforce for ,tribal communities4,sec4 #cjd4 ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration ,tribal ,technical ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #cje4 ,secretary's ,tribal ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #cjf4 ,community mental health services grants for ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4,sec4 #cjg4 ,substance use prevention1 treatment1 and recovery grants for ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4,sec4 #cjh4 ,self-governance demonstration program for behavioral health programs for ,indian ,tribes4,,title ,,iv--,environmental ,health ,protection,sec4 #dja4 ,native ,children's ,environmental ,health ,protection ,task ,force4,sec4 #djb4 ,integration of environmental health within primary care4,,title ,v--,improving nutrition programs for ,native children1 youth1 and families,sec4 #eja4 ,tribal pilot programs for ,,snap administration4,sec4 #ejb4 ,child nutrition programs ,tribal pilot projects4,,title ,,vi--,addressing ,homelessness in ,native ,communities,sec4 #fja4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives4,sec4 #fjb4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,hawaiians4,sec4 #fjc4 ,tribal ,continuum of ,care ,participation ,grant ,program4,sec4 #fjd4 ,improving ,tribal participation in the ,continuum of ,care ,program4,,title ,,vii--,improving the ,workforce for ,families,sec4 #gja4 ,strengthening the #dgg ,initiative4,sec4 #gjb4 ,interagency agreement to evaluate on-site child care in affordable housing4,sec4 #gjc4 ,set-aside of ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant funds for ,indian ,tribes4,sec4 #gjd4 ,requirement of consultation with ,indian ,tribes4,sec4 #gje4 ,native ,american ,advisory ,committee on ,early ,childhood4,,title ,,viii--,education,sec4 #hja4 ,supporting ,native ,american teacher training and teacher development4,sec4 #hjb4 ,pilot program for ,native teacher apprentices4,sec4 #hjc4 ,supporting after-school programs for ,native ,american children4,sec4 #hjd4 ,promoting and strengthening ,native languages4,sec4 #hje4 ,addressing the indirect administrative costs of ,indian education programs4,sec4 #hjf4 ,increasing access to ,head ,start for ,native children4,sec4 #hjg4 ,addressing homelessness in ,,bie schools4,sec4 #hjh4 ,bureau of ,indian ,education ,behavioral ,health and ,wellness ,program4,sec4 #hji4 ,alaska ,tribal ,school ,program4 #b4 ,definitions of ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization ,in this ,act1 the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 ,i ,justice for ,children1 ,youth1 and ,families #aja4 ,advisory ,committee on ,tribal ,juvenile ,justice ,part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd4 ,advisory committee on ,tribal juvenile justice 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,advisory ,committee on ,tribal ,juvenile ,justice established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,urban indian organization ,the term urban ,indian organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall establish a ,federal advisory committee1 to be known as the ,advisory ,committee on ,tribal ,juvenile ,justice4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,advisory ,committee shall be to provide advice and recommendations to the ,administrator1 the ,attorney ,general1 and ,congress on all matters relating to juvenile justice1 delinquency prevention and system improvement with respect to ,tribal youth4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of not fewer than #af members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #a shall be from a national organization focused on ,tribal juvenile justice issues2 7,b7 #a shall be from an organization focused on juvenile issues in ,native ,hawaiian communities2 7,c7 #a shall be from an urban ,indian organization2 7,d7 #ab shall be members of ,indian ,tribes from diverse geographic regions2 and 7,e7 #a shall be a ,tribal youth with experience with the juvenile justice system4 7#b7 ,appointments ,the ,administrator shall appoint members to the ,advisory ,committee from among nominations submitted by ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,administrator shall ensure that members of the ,committee-- 7,a7 have experience in ,tribal juvenile justice systems1 including-- 7i7 courts2 and 7ii7 law enforcement and child welfare agencies2 or 7,b7 have experience in juvenile justice1 delinquency prevention1 behavioral health1 or youth services4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee may not be an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member if the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,reappointment ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee may be reappointed for not more than #a additional #c-year term4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy on the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the effectiveness of programs and grants administered by the ,office as those programs and grants relate to ,tribal youth2 7#b7 identify barriers to the provision of services to ,tribal youth1 including jurisdictional1 funding1 and data challenges2 7#c7 make recommendations to improve coordination between ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal justice systems2 7#d7 provide input on the development of regulations1 guidance1 and policy relating to ,tribal juvenile justice2 7#e7 make recommendations for improving data collection and research relating to ,tribal youth2 7#f7 make recommendations to improve access to and resources for aftercare programs for ,tribal youth who have been released from detention2 7#g7 make recommendations to strengthen ,tribal capacity to operate juvenile justice programs2 and 7#h7 coordinate with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee on ,juvenile ,justice1 the ,coordinating ,council on ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention1 and the ,office of ,tribal ,justice4 7e7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall meet in person not less frequently than twice annually4 7#b7 ,agency representation ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,administrator and the members of the ,coordinating ,council on ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention shall attend the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,committee reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and not less frequently than biennially thereafter1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,administrator and the relevant congressional committees a report-- 7,a7 on the activities of the ,committee2 7,b7 on juvenile justice challenges affecting ,tribal communities2 and 7,c7 that includes recommendations for legislative and administrative actions4 7#b7 ,agency response ,not later than #de days after the date on which the ,administrator receives a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall submit a written response to-- 7,a7 the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 the relevant congressional committees4 7g7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be reimbursed for travel1 subsistence1 and other necessary expenses incurred in the course of carrying out the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7h7 ,support ,at the request of the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,administrator shall appoint such administrative and staff support to the ,advisory ,committee to enable the ,advisory ,committee to carry out the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,exemption from ,,faca provision ,section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #ajb4 ,department of ,justice and ,,doi study on the number and status of ,native ,american missing children cases 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall conduct ,tribal consultation and1 after conducting that consultation1 complete a study on the number and status of cases involving ,native ,american missing children and youth1 including the scope and context of those cases that are connected to juvenile justice system involvement1 child welfare system involvement1 and non-custodial parent abduction1 including domestic violence1 sexual assault1 homicide1 drug activity1 stalking1 and human trafficking4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the study required under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,indian ,affairs and the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,subcommittee on ,indian and ,insular ,affairs of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study completed under subsection 7a71 which shall include recommendations1 as appropriate1 relating to reporting gaps1 barriers to reporting1 and how to improve reporting and training with respect to missing ,native ,american children and youth4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the requirements under this section1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall coordinate with the ,national ,center for ,missing and ,exploited ,children to incorporate existing data4 #ajc4 ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund at the ,denali ,commission ,the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #cab as section #cac2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #caa the following3 #cab4 ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a nonprofit organization serving victims of crime in predominantly ,indian communities4 7#c7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund established by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states the ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund1 to be administered by the ,federal ,cochairperson4 7#b7 ,source and use of amounts in fund 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,fund shall consist of-- 7i7 such amounts as are appropriated to the ,fund2 and 7ii7 such amounts as are received from any payment made with respect to any loan made from the ,fund4 7,b7 ,uses ,the ,federal ,cochairperson shall use amounts in the ,fund to carry out the purposes of this section4 7c7 ,loans and grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,cochairperson shall provide grants and loans from the ,fund to eligible entities under such terms and conditions the ,federal ,cochairperson may prescribe4 7#b7 ,purpose ,a grant or loan under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for the purpose of providing grants to eligible entities to provide victim services for ,alaska ,native victims of crime1 including for physical infrastructure to support victim services1 including housing construction and repair and rehabilitation or improvement projects of existing facilities4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,federal ,cochairperson shall-- 7,a7 ensure that eligible entities who submit applications for assistance under this section are provided reasonable flexibility in proposing and implementing culturally appropriate programs to serve ,alaska ,native victims of crime2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 coordinate with other ,federal funding sources and ,tribal programs to reduce duplication and promote efficiency4 7#d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,federal ,cochairperson shall provide1 or contract with public or private organizations to provide1 information1 advice1 and technical assistance with respect to the construction1 rehabilitation1 and operation by eligible entities of facilities and housing for ,alaska ,native victims of crime under this section4 7d7 ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,cochairperson shall establish an ,alaska ,native ,victim ,services ,fund ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,members ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of #i members1 to be appointed by the ,federal ,cochairperson1 including-- 7,a7 a representative of an ,alaska ,native ,tribe2 7,b7 a representative of a ,tribal organization that provides victim services2 7,c7 a representative of the ,alaska ,native ,women's ,resource ,center2 and 7,d7 an ,alaska ,native survivor4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet not less frequently than annually4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7,a7 review criteria to receive a grant or loan from the ,fund under subsection 7c72 7,b7 assess the effectiveness of this section2 7,c7 identify service gaps in carrying out this section2 7,d7 recommend priorities on which to focus in carrying out this section2 7,e7 advise on accountability measures to ensure that the ,fund remains responsive to ,alaska ,native communities and survivors2 and 7,f7 advise on mechanisms for ongoing community input1 including annual regional listening sessions and survivor feedback4 7#e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,federal ,cochairperson shall consult with the ,advisory ,committee before establishing or modifying funding criteria1 developing program guidelines1 or making significant policy changes4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #ajd4 ,alaska ,native and ,american ,indian family violence1 prevention1 services1 and treatment 7a7 ,tribe1 tribal1 and tribally ,the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking tribe each place it appears and inserting ,tribe2 7#b7 by striking tribes each place it appears and inserting ,tribes2 7#c7 by striking tribal each place it appears and inserting ,tribal2 and 7#d7 by striking tribally each place it appears and inserting ,tribally4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #cjb of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#aa7 ,native ,hawaiian2 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the terms ,native ,hawaiian and ,native ,hawaiian organization have the meanings given such terms in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ad7 as paragraph 7#ae72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ae7 ,tribal domestic violence coalition ,the term ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalition means an established nonprofit1 nongovernmental ,indian organization1 ,alaska ,native organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian organization recognized by the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice that-- 7,a7 provides education1 support1 and technical assistance to member ,indian service providers1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 or the ,native ,hawaiian community in a manner that enables the member providers1 organizations1 or communities to establish and maintain culturally appropriate services1 including shelter and supportive services designed to assist ,indian or ,native ,hawaiian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence and the children and dependents of such victims2 and 7,b7 is comprised of board and general members who are representative of-- 7i7 the member service providers1 organizations1 or communities described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the ,tribal communities or ,native ,hawaiian communities in which the services are being provided4 4 7c7 ,national resource centers and training and technical assistance centers ,section #caj of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking under this title and reserved under section #cjc7;a77#b77;,c7 and inserting under section #cjc and made available to carry out this section2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 an ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center on domestic violence1 to reduce ,tribal disparities2 and 7iv7 a ,native ,hawaiian resource center on domestic violence1 to reduce ,native ,hawaiian disparities2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by striking 7including ,alaska ,native72 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7b77#c7 and inserting subsection 7b77#e72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;gg-#aj note and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;gg-#aj note and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by striking ,native ,hawaiians that and inserting ,native ,hawaiians who2 and 7bb7 by inserting the ,office for ,victims of ,crime and after ,human ,services1 and2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center ,in accordance with subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall award a grant to an eligible entity for an ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center on domestic violence to reduce ,tribal disparities1 which shall-- 7,a7 offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations1 specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the ,tribes and organizations to respond to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence and the findings of section #ija and purposes in section #ijb of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note72 7,b7 coordinate all projects and activities with the national resource center described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7,c7 coordinate with the projects and activities of that center that involve working with non-,tribal ,state and local governments to enhance their capacity to understand the unique needs of ,alaska ,natives2 7,d7 provide comprehensive community education and prevention initiatives relating to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner2 and 7,e7 coordinate activities with other ,federal agencies1 offices1 and grantees that address the needs of ,alaska ,natives who experience family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence1 including the ,office of ,justice ,services of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,indian ,health ,service1 and the ,office for ,victims of ,crime and the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice4 7#d7 ,native ,hawaiian resource center ,in accordance with subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall award a grant to an eligible entity for a ,native ,hawaiian resource center on domestic violence to reduce ,native ,hawaiian disparities1 which shall-- 7,a7 offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the ,native ,hawaiian organizations to respond to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 7,b7 coordinate all projects and other activities with the national resource center described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7,c7 coordinate all projects and other activities1 with ,state and local governments1 that involve working with the ,state and local governments1 to enhance their capacity to understand the unique needs of ,native ,hawaiians2 7,d7 provide comprehensive community education and prevention initiatives relating to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner2 and 7,e7 coordinate activities with other ,federal agencies1 offices1 and grantees that address the needs of ,native ,hawaiians who experience family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence1 including the ,office for ,victims of ,crime and the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking nontribal and inserting non-,tribal2 and 7ii7 by striking 7including ,alaska ,natives7 each place it appears2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;gg-#aj note each place it appears and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,alaska ,native ,tribal ,resource ,center on ,domestic ,violence ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7b77#c71 an entity shall be a ,tribal organization1 or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence within ,indian ,tribes1 in ,alaska that submits information to the ,secretary demonstrating-- 7,a7 experience working with ,indian ,tribes1 and ,tribal organizations1 in ,alaska to respond to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence and the findings of section #ija of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note72 7,b7 experience providing ,indian ,tribes1 and ,tribal organizations1 in ,alaska with assistance in developing ,tribally based prevention and intervention services addressing family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence and safety for ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women consistent with the purposes of section #ijb of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note72 7,c7 strong support for the entity's designation as the ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center on domestic violence from advocates working with ,indian ,tribes in ,alaska to address family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence and the safety of ,alaska ,native women2 7,d7 a record of demonstrated effectiveness in assisting ,indian ,tribes1 and ,tribal organizations1 in ,alaska with prevention and intervention services addressing family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 and 7,e7 the capacity to serve geographically diverse ,indian ,tribes1 and ,tribal organizations1 in ,alaska4 7#e7 ,native hawaiian resource center ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7b77#d71 an entity shall be a ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence within the ,native ,hawaiian community1 that submits information to the ,secretary demonstrating-- 7,a7 experience working with ,native ,hawaiian organizations to respond to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 7,b7 experience providing ,native ,hawaiian organizations with assistance in developing prevention and intervention services addressing family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence and safety for ,native ,hawaiian women2 7,c7 strong support for the entity's designation as the ,native ,hawaiian resource center on domestic violence from advocates working with ,native ,hawaiian organizations to address family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence and the safety of ,native ,hawaiian women2 7,d7 a record of demonstrated effectiveness in assisting ,native ,hawaiian organizations with prevention and intervention services addressing family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 and 7,e7 the capacity to serve geographically diverse ,native ,hawaiian communities and organizations4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7b77#c7 and inserting subsection 7b77#e72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7including ,alaska ,natives74 7d7 ,grants to ,state domestic violence coalitions ,section #caa7;d7 of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdaa7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 collaborating with1 as applicable for the ,state1 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7or ,alaska ,native or ,native ,hawaiian groups or communities7 to address the needs of ,indian 7including ,alaska ,native7 or ,native ,hawaiian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 as applicable in the ,state2 4 7e7 ,grants to ,tribal domestic violence coalitions ,the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #caa the following3 #caa;,a4 ,grants to ,tribal domestic violence coalitions 7a7 ,grants authorized ,beginning with fiscal year #bjbg1 out of amounts appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be a ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalition that provides services to ,indian ,tribes4 7c7 ,application ,each ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalition desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the application submitted by the coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's work1 demonstrating that the coalition-- 7#a7 meets all the applicable requirements set forth in this section2 and 7#b7 has the ability to conduct all activities described in this section1 as indicated by-- 7,a7 a documented experience in administering ,federal grants to conduct the activities described in subsection 7d72 or 7,b7 a documented history of activities to further the purposes of this section set forth in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,use of funds ,a ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalition eligible under subsection 7b7 that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds for administration and operation to further the purposes of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence intervention and prevention activities1 including-- 7#a7 working with local ,tribal family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence service programs and providers of direct services to encourage appropriate and comprehensive responses to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence against adults or youth within the ,indian ,tribes served1 including providing training and technical assistance and conducting ,tribal needs assessments2 7#b7 participating in planning and monitoring the distribution of subgrants and subgrant funds within the ,state under section #cjh7;a72 7#c7 working in collaboration with ,tribal service providers and community-based organizations to address the needs of victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence1 and their children and dependents2 7#d7 collaborating with1 and providing information to1 entities in such fields as housing1 health care 7including mental health and substance use disorder care71 social welfare1 education1 and law enforcement to support the development and implementation of effective policies2 7#e7 supporting the development and implementation of effective policies1 protocols1 legislation1 codes1 and programs that address the safety and support needs of adult and youth ,tribal victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7#f7 encouraging appropriate responses to cases of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence against adults or youth1 by working with ,tribal1 ,state1 and ,federal judicial agencies and law enforcement agencies2 7#g7 working with ,tribal1 ,state1 and ,federal judicial agencies1 including family law judges1 criminal court judges1 child protective service agencies1 and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues-- 7,a7 in cases of child exposure to family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 or 7,b7 in cases in which-- 7i7 family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence is present2 and 7ii7 child abuse is present2 7#h7 providing information to the public about prevention of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence within ,indian ,tribes2 7#i7 assisting ,indian ,tribes' participation in1 and attendance of1 ,federal and ,state consultations on family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 including consultations mandated by the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ajc-cbb71 the ,victims of ,crime ,act of #aihd 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja et seq471 or this title2 and 7#aj7 providing services described in section #cjh7;b7 to victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence4 7e7 ,reallocation ,if1 at the end of the sixth month of any fiscal year for which sums are made available to carry out this section1 a portion of the available amount has not been awarded to ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalitions for grants under this section because of the failure of such coalitions to meet the requirements for such grants1 then the ,secretary shall award such portion1 in equal shares1 to ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalitions that meet such requirements4 4 7f7 ,national ,indian domestic violence hotline grant 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to increase the availability of information and assistance to ,indian adult and youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 family and household members of such victims1 and individuals affected by such victimization by supporting a national1 toll-free telephonic and digital hotline to provide services that are-- 7,a7 informed of ,federal ,indian law and ,tribal laws impacting ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7,b7 culturally appropriate to ,indian adult and youth victims2 and 7,c7 developed in cooperation with victim services offered by ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 7#b7 ,grant program ,the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cac the following3 #cac;,a4 ,national ,indian domestic violence hotline grant 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award a grant to a ,tribal organization or private1 nonprofit entity to maintain the ongoing operation of a #bd-;hour1 national1 toll-free telephonic hotline and digital services to provide information and assistance to ,indian adult and youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 family and household members of such victims1 and other individuals affected by such victimization4 7b7 ,term ,the ,secretary shall award a grant under this section for a period of not more than #e years4 7c7 ,conditions on payment ,the provision of payments under a grant awarded under this section shall be subject to annual approval by the ,secretary and subject to the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year to make the payments4 7d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be a ,tribal organization or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence as it relates to ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives1 and submit an application to the ,secretary that shall-- 7#a7 contain such agreements1 assurances1 and information1 be in such form1 and be submitted in such manner1 as the ,secretary shall prescribe2 7#b7 include a complete description of the applicant's plan for the operation of a national ,indian domestic violence hotline and digital services1 including descriptions of-- 7,a7 the training program for advocacy personnel1 including training on the provision of culturally appropriate services1 ,federal ,indian law and ,tribal laws impacting ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 and resources and referrals for such victims2 7,b7 the qualifications of the applicant and the hiring criteria and qualifications for advocacy personnel1 to ensure that hotline advocates and other personnel have demonstrated knowledge of ,indian legal1 social1 and cultural issues1 to ensure that the unique needs of ,indian callers and users of digital services are met2 7,c7 the methods for the creation1 maintenance1 and updating of a resource database of culturally appropriate victim services and resources available from ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7,d7 a plan for publicizing the availability of the national ,indian hotline and digital services to ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 7,e7 a plan for providing service to callers and digital services users with limited ,english proficiency1 including service through advocacy personnel who have non-,english language capability2 7,f7 a plan for facilitating access to hotline and digital services by persons with disabilities1 including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or are blind or have visual impairments1 and for training hotline and digital services personnel in assisting persons with disabilities when those persons are accessing the hotline and digital services2 and 7,g7 a plan for providing assistance and referrals to ,indian youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence1 which plan may be carried out through a national ,indian youth dating violence hotline and other digital services and resources2 7#c7 demonstrate recognized expertise providing services1 including information on healthy relationships and referrals for ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence and coordinating services with ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations2 7#d7 demonstrate support from ,indian victim services programs1 ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalitions and ,tribal grantees under this title2 7#e7 demonstrate capacity and the expertise to maintain a domestic violence hotline1 digital services and a comprehensive database of service providers from ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations2 7#f7 demonstrate that the applicant will follow comprehensive quality assurance practices2 and 7#g7 contain such other information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,indian hotline activities 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity that receives a grant under this section shall use funds made available through the grant for the purpose described in subsection 7a71 consistent with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,activities ,in establishing and operating the hotline and digital services1 the entity-- 7,a7 shall contract with a carrier for the use of a #bd-;hour toll-free telephone line and an internet service provider for operating digital services in accessible formats including ,,tty and interpreter services1 where applicable2 7,b7 shall employ1 train 7including providing technology training71 and supervise personnel to answer incoming calls and digital services contacts1 provide counseling1 healthy relationship information1 and referral services for ,indian or ,native ,hawaiian callers and digital services users on a #bd-;hour-a-day basis1 directly connect callers1 and assist digital services users in connecting to service providers2 7,c7 shall assemble and maintain a database of information relating to services for ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence to which ,indian callers or digital services users may be referred1 including information on the availability of shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7,d7 shall widely publicize the hotline and digital services 7and1 as appropriate1 in accessible formats1 including formats compliant with the most recent ,web ,content ,accessibility ,guidelines or successor guideline as applicable7 throughout ,indian ,tribes and communities1 including-- 7i7 national and regional member organizations of ,indian ,tribes2 7ii7 ,tribal domestic violence services programs2 and 7iii7 ,tribal nonprofit victim service providers2 7,e7 at the discretion of the hotline operator or digital services provider1 may provide-- 7i7 appropriate assistance and referrals for family and household members of ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 and ,indians affected by the victimization described in subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 assistance1 or referrals for counseling or intervention1 for identified ,indian perpetrators1 including self-identified perpetrators1 of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 but shall not be required to provide such assistance or referrals in any circumstance in which the hotline operator or digital services provider fears the safety of a victim may be impacted by an abuser or suspected abuser4 7f7 ,reports and evaluation ,the entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a report to the ,secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the ,secretary4 ,such report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds1 contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities1 and provide such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 4 #aje4 ,tiwahe ,initiative 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to strengthen ,tribal families and communities2 7#b7 to reduce the need for out-of-home placements of ,indian children2 7#c7 to improve coordination among programs and agencies serving ,indian families2 7#d7 to promote ,tribal self-determination in the design and delivery of family-centered services2 and 7#e7 to expand the availability of the ,tiwahe model to ,indian ,tribes beyond the pilot sites4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,tiwahe ,tribal ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7g77#a74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 a ,tribal organization4 7#c7 ,pilot site ,the term pilot site means the #aj ,tribal sites chosen as participants in the ,tiwahe ,demonstration ,project carried out by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs before the date of enactment of this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 the ,association of ,village ,council ,presidents 7comprised of #ef federally recognized ,alaska ,native ,tribes located in #dh villages72 7,b7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community of the ,fort ,belknap ,reservation of ,montana2 7,c7 the ,pascua ,yaqui ,tribe of ,arizona2 7,d7 the ,red ,lake ,band of ,chippewa ,indians1 ,minnesota2 7,e7 the ,spirit ,lake ,tribe1 ,north ,dakota2 7,f7 the ,ute ,mountain ,ute ,tribe2 7,g7 the ,confederated ,salish and ,kootenai ,tribes of the ,flathead ,reservation2 7,h7 the ,leech ,lake ,band of ,ojibwe2 7,i7 the ,oglala ,sioux ,tribe2 and 7,j7 the ,paiute ,indian ,tribe of ,utah4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs4 7#e7 ,self-determination contract ,the term self-determination contract 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#f7 ,self-governance compact ,the term self-governance compact has the meaning given the term compact in section #dja of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfa74 7#g7 ,tiwahe ,initiative ,the term ,tiwahe ,initiative means the ,tiwahe ,initiative established under subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and carry out an initiative1 to be known as the ,tiwahe ,initiative1 to support and promote a family-centered delivery model for integrated community services to improve outcomes for ,native children1 families1 and communities4 7#b7 ,leadership role of pilot sites ,the pilot sites shall serve as permanent partners of the ,secretary in the implementation1 evaluation1 and continued development of the ,tiwahe ,initiative4 7d7 ,eligibility requirements for eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which an eligible entity may apply to participate in the ,tiwahe ,initiative4 7#b7 ,strategic plan ,as part of the process established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall require1 at a minimum1 the submission of a strategic plan to accomplish the following goals3 7,a7 ,placing families at the center of all services1 seeking their voice and aspirations and responding to those aspirations to achieve their potential4 7,b7 ,building relationships of trust with families to move those families beyond crisis intervention and help those families achieve medium-term and long-term goals and outcomes4 7,c7 ,establishing a whole-of-,government response to effectively meet the needs of families1 enabling those families to become self-governing and thriving contributors in their communities4 7,d7 ,building ,tribal capacity and commitment to deliver on the governing principles of ,tiwahe4 7e7 ,,doi ,programs ,supporting ,tiwahe ,at a minimum1 in carrying out the ,tiwahe ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall use the existing programs of the ,department of the ,interior that support the pilot sites4 7f7 ,interdepartmental expansion pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall consult with the ,council-- 7,a7 to identify additional ,federal agencies1 programs1 and funding streams that may be used to further the purposes of the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 and 7,b7 to develop recommendations for a pilot program to coordinate and align ,federal resources across ,federal agencies to support the objectives of the ,tiwahe ,initiative to eligible entities participating in the ,tiwahe ,initiative4 7#b7 ,memorandum of understanding 7,a7 ,in general ,on completion of the consultation and recommendations required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with such ,federal agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate to carry out a pilot program1 to be known as the ,tiwahe ,initiative ,intergovernmental pilot program 7referred to in this subsection as the pilot program74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the memorandum of understanding entered into under subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish a framework for interagency coordination1 information sharing1 technical assistance1 and the coordinated delivery of ,federal services and resources to eligible entities participating in the ,tiwahe ,initiative4 7#c7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program for a period of #e years in accordance with the memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,interim report ,not later than #c years after the date on which the pilot program is established under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,council and the ,federal agencies participating in the memorandum of understanding entered into under that paragraph1 shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7,a7 the activities carried out under the pilot program2 7,b7 the extent to which the pilot program has advanced the purposes of the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 7,c7 outcomes and lessons learned from interagency coordination2 and 7,d7 recommendations relating to whether the pilot program should be continued1 expanded1 modified1 or made permanent4 7#e7 ,recommendation on continuation ,not later than #ahj days before the date on which the pilot program concludes1 the ,secretary1 the ,council1 and the ,federal agencies participating in the memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall-- 7,a7 jointly evaluate the pilot program2 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a recommendation relating to the continuation1 expansion1 modification1 or permanent authorization of the pilot program4 7g7 ,tiwahe ,tribal ,advisory ,council 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a ,tiwahe ,tribal ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,council shall be composed of #ae members1 to be appointed in accordance with the following3 7,a7 #e shall be appointed by the ,secretary1 of which-- 7i7 #a shall be a ,native youth2 7ii7 #a shall be from a national organization supporting the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 and 7iii7 #c shall be members of an ,indian ,tribe4 7,b7 #aj shall be appointed by each of the pilot sites4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,council shall-- 7,a7 advise the ,secretary on the implementation1 coordination1 and administration of the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 7,b7 provide recommendations to the ,secretary to improve the delivery of ,federal programs and services that support ,tribal families1 children1 and communities2 7,c7 identify barriers to interagency coordination and recommend strategies to improve collaboration among ,federal agencies and eligible entities participating in the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 7,d7 assist the ,secretary in identifying existing ,federal programs1 funding opportunities1 and resources that may be integrated into the ,tiwahe ,initiative to advance the purposes of the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 7,e7 provide recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to the selection1 design1 implementation1 and evaluation of any ,tiwahe ,initiative pilot program2 7,f7 consult with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and ,tribal service providers with respect to the effectiveness of programs and services provided under the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 7,g7 review and provide recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to the memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection 7f77#b7 to promote coordinated ,federal service delivery2 7,h7 establish performance measures and recommend outcome-based metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the ,tiwahe ,initiative and any pilot program carried out under this section2 7,i7 identify best practices and successful ,tribal approaches that may be replicated or expanded through the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 and 7,j7 submit to the ,secretary and ,congress such recommendations as the ,council determines appropriate to advance the purposes of the ,tiwahe ,initiative4 7#d7 ,term limits ,a member of the ,council shall serve for such number of terms as the ,council may prescribe by the bylaws adopted by the ,council at the time of establishment of the ,council1 subject to the condition that a member of the ,council may not serve more than #b consecutive terms4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,council to carry out the responsibilities of the ,council under this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 7h7 ,administration of funds ,the ,secretary shall administer funds supporting the ,tiwahe ,initiative through grants1 self-determination contracts1 self-governance compacts1 or other agreements4 7i7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section diminishes or otherwise affects-- 7#a7 the sovereign rights of an ,indian ,tribe2 7#b7 any treaty or other right of an ,indian ,tribe2 or 7#c7 the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7j7 ,treatment of pilot sites ,any pilot site receiving funding or participating in a ,tiwahe ,initiative demonstration1 pilot project1 or related activity on the date of enactment of this ,act shall-- 7#a7 remain eligible to participate in the ,tiwahe ,initiative2 and 7#b7 continue to receive funding at not less than the level provided during the fiscal year preceding the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 7other than subsection 7g77 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter4 #ajf4 ,tribal justice support ,section #ajc of the ,indian ,tribal ,justice ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cfac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,treatment of tribes in ,public ,law #bhj ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,in providing base support funding under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that an ,indian tribe located wholly or partially within a ,state subject to section #aafb of title #ah and section #acfj of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be denied eligibility for1 receive reduced consideration for1 or otherwise be disadvantaged in receiving assistance under this section on the basis of-- 7,a7 the exercise of ,state jurisdiction under those sections2 or 7,b7 the absence of1 or limited extent of1 ,indian country1 an ,indian reservation1 or a ,tribal land base4 7#b7 ,recurring funds ,the ,secretary shall make base support funding under this section available on a recurring basis through a contract1 grant1 or agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 and not solely as a #a-time or assessment-based award4 7#c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection shall reduce1 or require the reallocation of1 base support funding otherwise available to any other ,indian tribe that is not located wholly or partially within a ,state subject to section #aafb of title #ah and section #acfj of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 ,,ii ,improving ,research and ,data #bja4 ,national ,institutes of ,health ,tribal ,health ,research ,office ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djd,p4 ,tribal ,health ,research ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,office of the ,director of ,,nih an office1 to be known as the ,tribal ,health ,research ,office 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 ,the ,office shall be headed by a director1 who shall be appointed by the ,director of ,,nih4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,office are-- 7#a7 the promotion of the ,tribal health research programs of the national research institutes and national centers2 7#b7 the coordination of such programs among the national research institutes and national centers2 and 7#c7 the coordination of such programs between the national research institutes and national centers and other public entities and private entities4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,director of the ,office shall-- 7#a7 lead and coordinate ,tribal health research activities at the ,national ,institutes of ,health2 7#b7 disseminate to ,tribal communities transparent and culturally aware information about the ,national ,institutes of ,health and biomedical and behavioral research1 including by overseeing the development of a clearinghouse site on data-backed culturally derived interventions2 7#c7 provide grants to develop1 test1 and implement innovative approaches to ,native ,american health1 including culturally based interventions and research on early childhood1 children1 and youth1 including disparities2 7#d7 work to enhance capacity for research in ,native and ,tribal communities1 including by designating not fewer than #b employees of the ,office to serve as children's funding and data liaisons for ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations to facilitate access to grants1 research1 and capacity building opportunities across the ,federal ,government2 7#e7 develop a process to ensure that the ,office has the opportunity to provide input in grant review for the national research institutes and national centers2 7#f7 serve as the ,executive ,secretary of the ,national ,institutes of ,health ,tribal ,advisory ,committee established under section #djd,q2 and 7#g7 submit to ,congress and make publicly available an annual report that addresses-- 7,a7 the status of interoperability of ,federal data sets used by ,federal agencies that involve ,native peoples2 7,b7 the acceptance of traditional ecological knowledge in ,federal research and grantmaking2 and 7,c7 other issues relating to ,tribal health research and data sovereignty4 #djd,q4 ,national ,institutes of ,health ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,national ,institutes of ,health an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,national ,institutes of ,health ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,advisory ,committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary1 the ,director of ,,nih1 and the ,director of the ,tribal ,health ,research ,office on all matters relating to ,tribal health research1 promotion1 and coordination4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition 7,a7 ,required members ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of not fewer than #ag members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 of whom-- 7i7 #ab shall be ,tribal leaders 7or their designees7 from each of the #ab regions of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 7ii7 #a shall be a representative of a ,native ,hawaiian organization2 7iii7 #b shall be representatives of an urban ,indian organization2 and 7iv7 #b shall be representatives of ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers4 7,b7 ,optional member ,in addition to the members required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may appoint an additional member to serve on the ,advisory ,committee1 who shall be a representative of ,native youth4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint members to the ,advisory ,committee from among nominations submitted by ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 urban ,indian organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that members of the ,advisory ,committee-- 7,a7 represent diverse geographic regions2 and 7,b7 have experience in ,tribal issues1 research1 and theory of data sovereignty and traditional ecological knowledge and practices4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7#a7 advise staff of the ,national ,institutes of ,health and provide feedback on any action or policy of the ,national ,institutes of ,health that will have ,tribal implications2 7#b7 serve as a forum for ,indian ,tribes and the ,national ,institutes of ,health to discuss proposals for changes to policies1 regulations1 and procedures of the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 including research priorities2 7#c7 explore opportunities for participation in other committees or working groups of the ,national ,institutes of ,health2 7#d7 respond to the ,national ,institutes of ,health on cultural and technical issues regarding grants and contract policies and the impact of such policies on ,indian ,tribes2 7#e7 raise pertinent issues to the attention of ,tribal leaders2 and 7#f7 if appropriate1 propose clarifications1 recommendations1 and solutions to address issues raised at ,tribal1 regional1 and national levels1 including-- 7,a7 to increase the accessibility of ,federal datasets containing data relating to ,tribal health disparities2 7,b7 to develop data standards and standard definitions to be used across the ,federal ,government to improve the interoperability of ,federal datasets containing data relating to ,tribal health2 7,c7 to expand opportunities for ,native communities to implement interventions using traditional ,indigenous knowledge and practice-based evidence with ,federal funds2 7,d7 to increase opportunities for ,federal agencies and communities to collect strengths-based and community values-centric data2 7,e7 to improve policies for accessing and sharing data collected relating to ,tribal communities2 and 7,f7 to expand opportunities for the acceptance of traditional knowledge and cultural interventions that do not meet the current evidence-based practice standard of the ,federal ,government but are known to be effective by ,native communities as practice-based evidence4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet in person not less frequently than twice annually4 7e7 ,agency representation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,,nih shall serve as the designated ,federal officer for the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,executive ,secretary ,the ,director of the ,tribal ,health ,research ,office shall serve as the ,executive ,secretary of the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,committee reports ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the relevant committees of ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 research1 data1 and health challenges affecting ,native communities1 particularly children and youth2 and 7,c7 recommendations for legislative and administrative actions1 if appropriate4 7#b7 ,agency response ,not later than #de days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to-- 7,a7 the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 the relevant committees of ,congress4 7g7 ,compensation ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without compensation4 ,members shall be reimbursed for travel1 subsistence and other necessary expenses incurred by such members in carrying out the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7h7 ,support ,the ,secretary shall provide technical and logistical support to the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,,faca exemption ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,relevant committees of congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,urban indian organization ,the term urban ,indian organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #bjb4 ,improving ,native infant and maternal health data 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,papa ,ola ,lokahi ,the term ,papa ,ola ,lokahi has the meaning given the term in section #ab of the ,native ,hawaiian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aagaa74 7#b7 ,urban ,indian organization ,the term urban ,indian organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 7b7 ,infant and maternal health data improvement ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 in coordination with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers1 ,papa ,ola ,lokahi1 and urban ,indian organizations1 shall-- 7#a7 develop guidance for ,state and local health agencies to improve the quality and accuracy of data with respect to ,native ,american infant and maternal health2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers1 ,papa ,ola ,lokahi1 and urban ,indian organizations to analyze and address misclassification and undersampling of ,native ,american infant and maternal health datasets2 7#c7 adopt1 based on local1 statewide1 ,tribal1 and national best practices1 uniform methods for the collection of infant and maternal health data1 including aggregating data over time1 using weighted sampling1 and oversampling small populations1 such as ,native ,american communities2 7#d7 encourage ,states to enter into data sharing agreements with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers1 and ,papa ,ola ,lokahi to improve the quality and accuracy of ,native ,american infant and maternal health data1 including by addressing misclassification and undersampling of ,native ,american data in ,state and local public health data systems2 7#e7 offer technical assistance to ,states to support the adoption1 based on local1 statewide1 ,tribal1 and national best practices and in consultation with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 urban ,indian organizations1 and ,papa ,ola ,lokahi1 as appropriate1 uniform methods for the collection of infant and maternal health data1 including aggregating data over time1 using weighted sampling1 and oversampling small populations1 such as ,native ,american communities2 and 7#f7 conduct ,tribal consultations and identify the barriers to ,indian ,tribes participating in the programs described in subsection 7d7 of section #cag,k of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#ab7 and offer technical assistance to ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal ,organizations1 ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers1 and urban ,indian organizations to develop maternal mortality review committees under such section4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report on infant and maternal health data1 including ,native ,american infant and maternal health data4 ,,iii ,improving the ,physical and ,behavioral ,health of ,native ,children #cja4 ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration ,tribal ,advisory ,committee ,part ,p of title ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;g et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cii,v-#h4 ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration an advisory committee to be known as the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide a forum wherein elected ,tribal officials acting in their official capacity 7or designated employees of such officials7 and ,health ,resources and ,service ,administration staff exchange views1 information1 or advice about emerging public health issues in ,indian country1 the identification of urgent public health resources and service needs1 and collaborative approaches to address the issues and needs of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native populations4 ,the ,advisory ,committee shall support1 but not supplant1 government-to-government consultation between the ,secretary and ,indian ,tribes on activities and policies of the ,health ,resources and ,service ,administration that affect ,tribes and ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native populations4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of at least #ad members1 appointed by the ,secretary as described in paragraph 7#b71 including #a representative for each of the #ab service areas of the ,indian ,health ,service1 and #a alternate delegate for each such member4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,advisory ,committee from nominations submitted by ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and urban ,indian organizations4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,each member of the ,advisory ,committee appointed by the ,secretary under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be an elected ,tribal official1 acting in their official capacity as an elected official of their ,tribe1 or be designated by an elected ,tribal official1 in that official's elected capacity1 with authority to act on behalf of the ,tribal official2 and 7,b7 have experience in matters related to programs under the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#d7 ,tribal technical advisors ,the ,secretary shall ensure that members of the ,advisory ,committee have the support of ,tribal technical advisors to support their work on the ,advisory ,committee4 7#e7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,staggered terms ,the ,secretary shall establish a system of staggered terms to ensure continuity of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,reappointment ,members of the ,advisory ,committee may be reappointed for not more than #b consecutive terms4 7,d7 ,vacancies ,vacancies in the membership of the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7,a7 identify evolving issues and barriers to access1 coverage1 and delivery of services pursuant to ,health ,resources and ,service ,administration programs to ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native individuals2 7,b7 propose to the ,secretary and to ,congress clarifications1 recommendations1 and solutions to address issues raised at the ,tribal1 regional1 and national levels2 7,c7 serve as a forum for ,indian ,tribes and the ,health ,resources and ,service ,administration to discuss changes to regulations1 policies1 and procedures of the ,health ,resources and ,service ,administration2 7,d7 identify priorities and provide advice on appropriate strategies for ,tribal consultation with the ,health ,resources and ,service ,administration on issues at the ,tribal1 regional1 and national levels2 and 7,e7 communicate with ,indian ,tribes in their respective areas and gather feedback on pertinent issues4 7#b7 ,subcommittees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chair and ,vice ,chair of the ,advisory ,committee-- 7i7 shall establish a subcommittee on maternal health2 and 7ii7 may establish such other subcommittees as the ,chair and ,vice ,chair determine appropriate to carry out the duties of such committee4 7,b7 ,duties of subcommittee on maternal health ,the subcommittee on maternal health established under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall-- 7i7 identify emerging issues affecting maternal health outcomes among ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women2 7ii7 propose solutions and provide recommendations1 with respect to ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women-- 7,i7 to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity2 7,,ii7 to improve access to maternal health care services2 7,,iii7 to enhance culturally appropriate care2 7,,iv7 to strengthen maternal health data collection and surveillance2 7,v7 to address social determinants of maternal health2 7,,vi7 to address postpartum mental health and substance use disorder treatment and care2 and 7,,vii7 to recognize the interconnectedness between maternal health and child health outcomes1 encouraging initiatives that prioritize comprehensive care for mothers to enhance child health2 7iii7 provide guidance on ,tribal consultation for maternal health initiatives2 7iv7 identify interdepartmental barriers and propose solutions to the ,advisory ,committee for coordination between the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration and-- 7,i7 the ,indian ,health ,service2 7,,ii7 the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services2 7,,iii7 the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration2 7,,iv7 ,state maternal mortality review committees2 and 7,v7 ,tribal epidemiology centers2 7v7 guide the ,advisory ,committee in traditional ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native practices in maternal health services2 7vi7 support emergency preparedness for maternal health crises in ,tribal communities2 and 7vii7 evaluate the progress of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services in establishing regional ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native maternal and child mortality review boards1 and provide recommendations for the establishment of such boards4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet in person not less frequently than twice each year4 7#b7 ,agency representation ,the ,associate ,administrator of the ,maternal and ,child ,health ,bureau 7or a designee7 shall attend each meeting of the subcommittee on maternal health established under subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i74 7e7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,committee reports ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the relevant committees of ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,committee2 7,b7 public health challenges affecting ,tribal communities2 7,c7 maternal health challenges affecting ,tribal communities2 and 7,d7 recommendations for legislative and administrative actions4 7#b7 ,agency response ,not later than #de days after receiving a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to such report to-- 7,a7 the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 the relevant committees of ,congress4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be reimbursed for travel1 subsistence1 and other necessary expenses incurred in the course of carrying out the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7g7 ,support ,the ,secretary shall provide technical and logistical support to the ,advisory ,committee4 ,pursuant to subsection 7b77#d71 the ,secretary shall provide for ,tribal technical support from a national ,indian organization1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,committee1 from within authorized appropriations1 to carry out this section4 7h7 ,applicability of faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration ,tribal ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,relevant committees of congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #cjb4 ,department of ,health and ,human ,services study on the intersection of maternal mortality and domestic violence 7a7 ,study ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall commence ,tribal consultation for purposes of a study on the intersection between maternal mortality and domestic violence with respect to ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian mothers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,collaboration ,the consultation for purposes of the study under subsection 7a7 shall include consultation with-- 7#a7 ,native leaders1 ,native health experts1 ,tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations advancing maternal health and preventing domestic violence2 and 7#b7 other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 #cjc4 ,grants to grow the perinatal workforce for ,tribal communities ,part ,d of title ,,vii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act is amended by inserting after section #geg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bid;f7 the following3 #geh4 ,tribal perinatal workforce demonstration grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to establish or expand programs to recruit1 train1 and retain maternity care providers1 mental and behavioral health care providers acting in accordance with ,state law1 registered dietitians or nutrition professionals 7as such term is defined in section #ahfa7vv77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7vv77#b7771 and other perinatal health workers to increase access to culturally appropriate perinatal care in ,tribal communities4 7b7 ,use of funds ,recipients of grants under this section shall use the grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce by-- 7#a7 establishing accredited schools1 programs1 medical residencies1 fellowships1 or other education and training opportunities that prepare individuals to practice in an ,indian ,health ,service facility1 ,tribal health program1 urban ,indian organization1 or other ,indian health program2 7#b7 recruiting1 training1 and retaining individuals for the programs described in paragraph 7#a71 including individuals who-- 7,a7 are members of an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act72 7,b7 have demonstrated experience or expertise working with ,tribal communities2 or 7,c7 have completed training on providing culturally appropriate care to ,tribal communities2 7#c7 developing and implementing culturally appropriate workforce training1 curricula1 mentorship programs1 clinical experiences1 or other educational activities in partnership with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 or urban ,indian organizations2 7#d7 supporting education1 training1 licensing1 certification1 or clinical experience for-- 7,a7 maternity care providers2 7,b7 mental and behavioral health care providers acting in accordance with ,state law2 7,c7 registered dietitians or nutrition professionals 7as defined in section #ahfa7vv77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act72 7,d7 midwives who meet1 at a minimum1 the international definition of a midwife and global standards for midwifery education as established by the ,international ,confederation of ,midwives2 7,e7 perinatal health workers2 7,f7 physician assistants2 7,g7 advanced practice registered nurses2 and 7,h7 lactation consultants certified by the ,international ,board of ,lactation ,consultant ,examiners2 and 7#e7 expanding the capacity of existing accredited schools1 programs1 medical residencies1 or fellowships described in paragraph 7#a71 including by increasing enrollment1 expanding clinical training opportunities1 and awarding scholarships1 fellowships1 stipends1 or other student support4 7c7 ,prioritization ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 submit a joint application with1 or demonstrate a formal partnership with1 an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or urban ,indian organization to develop and implement culturally appropriate workforce training1 recruitment1 and retention strategies2 7#b7 have demonstrated a commitment to recruiting and retaining students1 faculty1 and health professionals who are members of ,indian ,tribes2 7#c7 have developed a strategy to recruit and retain students and providers who plan to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section #ccb2 or 7#d7 have developed a strategy to recruit and retain students and providers who plan to practice in an ,indian ,health ,service facility1 ,tribal health program1 or urban ,indian organization4 7d7 ,reporting ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report on the activities conducted through the grant1 including-- 7#a7 the number and demographics of students participating in the program2 7#b7 the extent to which students participating in the program enter careers in-- 7,a7 health professional shortage areas designated under section #ccb2 or 7,b7 ,indian ,health ,service facilities1 ,tribal health programs1 or urban ,indian organizations2 and 7#c7 the impact of the grant on increasing the availability of culturally appropriate perinatal health services in ,tribal communities4 7e7 ,period of grants ,the period of a grant under this section shall be up to #e years4 7f7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide1 directly or by contract1 technical assistance to entities seeking or receiving a grant under this section on the development1 use1 evaluation1 and postgrant period sustainability of the school or program described in subsection 7b7 that is proposed to be1 or is being1 established or expanded through the grant4 7g7 ,report by the ,secretary ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress1 and post on the website of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 a report on the effectiveness of the grant program under this section at increasing the number of perinatal health professionals working in an ,indian ,health ,service facility1 a ,tribal facility1 or an urban ,indian organization4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 an accredited school or program that provides education and training for maternity care providers1 mental and behavioral health care providers1 registered dietitians or nutrition professionals1 or other perinatal health professionals2 7,c7 a teaching health center or graduate medical education program2 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act72 7,e7 an urban ,indian organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act72 or 7,f7 a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#b7 ,maternity care provider ,the term maternity care provider means a health care provider who is a physician1 physician assistant midwife who meets at a minimum the international definition of a midwife and global standards for midwifery education as established by the ,international ,confederation of ,midwives1 advanced practice registered nurse1 or a lactation consultant certified by the ,international ,board of ,lactation ,consultant ,examiners1 and has a focus on maternal or perinatal health4 7#c7 ,perinatal health worker ,the term perinatal health worker means a nonclinical health worker focused on maternal or perinatal health1 such as a doula1 community health worker1 peer supporter1 lactation educator or counselor1 nutritionist or dietitian1 childbirth educator1 social worker1 home visitor1 patient navigator or coordinator1 or language interpreter4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #cjd4 ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration ,tribal ,technical ,advisory ,committee ,title ,v of the ,public ,health ,service ,act is amended by inserting after section #eja;,c 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;aa-#j;b7 the following3 #eja;,d4 ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration ,tribal ,technical ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary1 shall establish within the ,administration a ,tribal ,technical ,advisory ,committee to be known as the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration ,tribal ,technical ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,,ttac74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,,ttac shall be to serve as an advisory committee to the ,assistant ,secretary regarding the provision of culturally appropriate mental health and substance use services to ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native communities1 including-- 7#a7 identifying behavioral health priorities for children and youth in ,tribal communities2 7#b7 improving the quality and effectiveness of behavioral health services for ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives2 7#c7 identifying evolving issues and barriers to access1 coverage1 and delivery of services relating to substance use and mental health services2 7#d7 increasing ,tribal consultation in program planning and policies of the ,administration2 7#e7 supporting and enhancing government-to-government relationships between ,indian ,tribes and the ,administration2 and 7#f7 providing recommendations on the policies and activities of the ,administration that affect ,tribal communities4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,,ttac in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,,ttac shall be composed of not fewer than #ad members1 including the following3 7,a7 #a representative from each of the #ab service areas of the ,indian ,health ,service2 7,b7 #b representatives from national ,tribal organizations or urban ,indian organizations 7as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act7 who possess national expertise in behavioral health4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,each member of the ,,ttac appointed under paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 be an elected ,tribal official1 acting in their official capacity as an elected official of their ,tribe1 or be designated by an elected ,tribal official1 in that official's elected capacity1 with authority to act on behalf of the ,tribal official2 and 7,b7 have expertise in behavioral health1 public health1 or related fields4 7#d7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,,ttac shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the ,,ttac shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall not affect the powers or duties of the ,,ttac4 7#e7 ,tribal technical advisors ,the ,secretary shall ensure that ,,ttac members have the support of ,tribal technical advisors that have subject matter expertise to support the work of the ,,ttac4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,,ttac shall-- 7#a7 provide advice to the ,assistant ,secretary on policies and programs affecting ,tribal communities2 7#b7 identify emerging issues and concerns regarding behavioral health in ,tribal communities2 7#c7 propose solutions and recommendations for addressing identified issues2 and 7#d7 submit an annual report to the ,assistant ,secretary summarizing the activities and recommendations of the ,,ttac4 7e7 ,support 7#a7 ,staff ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide such staff and support services as may be necessary for the ,,ttac to carry out its duties4 7#b7 ,compensation ,members of the ,,ttac who are not officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall not receive compensation for service on the ,,ttac1 but may receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,applicability of ,,faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,committee4 7g7 ,effect ,nothing in this section shall-- 7#a7 limit the obligation of the ,united ,states to provide services to ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives2 or 7#b7 modify1 diminish1 or otherwise affect the trust responsibility of the ,united ,states to ,indian ,tribes4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #cje4 ,secretary's ,tribal ,advisory ,committee ,part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bch et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdi4 ,secretary's ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services a committee to be known as the ,secretary's ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,committee74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,committee shall be to seek consensus1 exchange views1 share information1 provide advice and recommendations1 and facilitate and enhance1 but not supplant1 government-to-government consultation between the ,secretary and ,indian ,tribes on matters relating to intergovernmental responsibilities or the administration of programs under the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,committee shall be composed of #a representative from each of the #ab service areas of the ,indian ,health ,service4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,committee from nominations submitted by ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and national organizations representing ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,with respect to the members of the ,committee appointed under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 each such member shall-- 7i7 be an elected ,tribal official1 acting in their official capacity as an elected official of their ,tribe1 or be designated by an elected ,tribal official1 in that official's elected capacity1 with authority to act on behalf of the ,tribal official2 and 7ii7 have experience in matters related to programs under the ,department2 and 7,b7 the members shall together represent diverse geographic regions4 7#d7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7,b7 ,staggered terms ,the ,secretary shall establish a system of staggered terms to ensure continuity of the ,committee4 7,c7 ,reappointment ,members of the ,committee may be reappointed4 7#e7 ,tribal technical advisors ,the ,secretary shall ensure that members of the ,advisory ,committee have the support of ,tribal technical advisors to support their work on the ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 identify evolving issues that affect the administration of programs under the ,department that serve ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives2 7#b7 propose solutions and provide recommendations-- 7,a7 to improve access to1 coverage of1 and delivery of services2 7,b7 to enhance coordination between the ,department and ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,c7 to strengthen ,department consultation with ,indian ,tribes2 7#c7 identify interdepartmental barriers and propose solutions for coordination between the agencies and offices of the ,department2 and 7#d7 advise on strategies for effective implementation of ,department programs and policies in ,tribal communities4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 meet in person not less frequently than twice each year4 7#b7 ,agency representation ,the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee shall attend each meeting of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,requirement ,at least one meeting per year shall be held in person in ,indian country4 7e7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,committee reports ,not less frequently than every #b years1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the relevant committees of ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,committee2 7,b7 challenges affecting the government-to-government relationship between the ,secretary and ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,c7 recommendations for legislative and administrative actions relating to access1 coverage1 and delivery of services to ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,natives1 related to programs of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,agency response ,not later than #de days after receiving a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to-- 7,a7 the ,committee2 and 7,b7 the relevant committees of ,congress4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be reimbursed for travel1 subsistence1 and other necessary expenses incurred in the course of carrying out the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7g7 ,support ,the ,secretary shall provide technical and logistical support to the ,committee4 7h7 ,applicability of ,,faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,committee4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,secretary's ,tribal ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#c7 ,relevant committees of congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #cjf4 ,community mental health services grants for ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations ,subpart ,i of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,public ,health ,service ,act is amended by inserting after section #aiah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjx-#g7 at the end the following3 #aiah;,a4 ,direct grants to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7a7 ,in general ,each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #e percent of the amounts appropriated under section #aibj7;a7 for the fiscal year for direct grants to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,application ,in order for an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization to be eligible for a grant under subsection 7a71 such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall use the grant funds to provide community mental health services for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance1 as defined in accordance with section #aiab7;c74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given the terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 4 #cjg4 ,substance use prevention1 treatment1 and recovery grants for ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations ,subpart ,,ii of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,public ,health ,service ,act is amended by inserting after section #aicc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjx-#cc7 the following3 #aicc;,a4 ,direct grants to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7a7 ,in general ,each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #e percent of the amounts appropriated under section #aice7;a7 for the fiscal year for direct grants to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,application ,in order for an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization to be eligible for a grant under subsection 7a71 such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall use the grant funds for planning1 carrying out1 and evaluating activities to prevent1 treat1 and provide recovery support services for substance use disorders4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given the terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 4 #cjh4 ,self-governance demonstration program for behavioral health programs for ,indian ,tribes ,part ,d of title ,v of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;dd et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eed4 ,self-governance demonstration program for behavioral health programs for ,indian ,tribes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration program under which participating ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 or inter-,tribal consortia may assume the administration of certain behavioral health covered programs of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services through self-governance compacts and funding agreements4 7b7 ,demonstration duration ,the demonstration program shall operate for a period of #e years beginning on the date the ,secretary executes the first funding agreement under this section4 7c7 ,selection of participating ,indian ,tribes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may select not more than #ae ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 or inter-,tribal consortia to administer #a or more covered programs1 services1 functions1 or activities under this program each year of the demonstration program4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to be selected under paragraph 7#a71 an ,indian ,tribe or inter-,tribal consortium shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,secretary a request pursuant to a resolution or other official action by-- 7i7 in the case of a request submitted by an ,indian ,tribe1 the governing body of that ,indian ,tribe2 7ii7 in the case of a request submitted by a ,tribal organization1 the governing body of each ,indian ,tribe included in the ,tribal organization2 and 7iii7 in the case of a request submitted by an inter-,tribal consortium1 the governing body of each ,indian ,tribe included in that inter-,tribal consortium2 and 7,b7 as of the date of such submission-- 7i7 be a party to a compact and funding agreement under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act2 and 7ii7 satisfy any additional criteria established by the ,secretary in consultation with ,indian ,tribes4 7#c7 ,other authorized ,indian ,tribe1 inter-,tribal consortium1 or ,tribal organization ,if an ,indian ,tribe authorizes another ,indian ,tribe1 an inter-,tribal consortium1 or a ,tribal organization by resolution to plan for or carry out an included program on its behalf under this section1 the authorized ,indian ,tribe1 inter-,tribal consortium1 or ,tribal organization shall have the rights and responsibilities of the authorizing ,indian ,tribe 7except as otherwise provided in the authorizing resolution74 7d7 ,compacts and funding agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of selection by the ,secretary of a participating ,indian ,tribe1 inter-,tribal consortium1 or ,tribal organization described in subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall negotiate and enter into a written compact and funding agreement with the ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium in a manner consistent with ,federal trust responsibilities1 treaty obligations1 and the government-to-government relationships between ,indian ,tribes and the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents 7,a7 ,in general ,the contents of a compact and funding agreement entered into or modified under paragraph 7#a7 shall be consistent with the contents required to be in a compact and funding agreement1 respectively1 under sections #ejd and #eje of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act1 except that such contents under this section may include such reasonable modifications as the ,secretary and the ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe1 or inter-,tribal consortium determine necessary to support ,tribal administration of included programs4 7,b7 ,reporting ,the provisions of chapter #ge of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 requiring a single agency audit report shall apply to a compact and funding agreement under this section1 subject to the condition that any additional reporting provisions with respect to the compact and funding agreement shall be subject to negotiation under paragraph 7#a7 between the ,indian ,tribe and the ,secretary4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide funds to the ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe1 or inter-,tribal consortium under a self-governance compact or funding agreement entered into under this section for programs included in such self-governance compact or funding agreement in an amount that is equal to the amount such ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium would have been entitled to receive under such programs4 ,funding shall be subject to a negotiations process1 with the minimum amount provided in an amount that is not less than what the ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium would have otherwise received under such programs4 7#b7 ,matching requirement ,at the request of an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe1 or inter-,tribal consortium selected under this section1 if the ,secretary determines the request to be reasonable1 the ,secretary shall waive any matching requirement that would otherwise apply to the ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium under an included program covered by a compact or funding agreement under this section4 7f7 ,rules of construction ,the ,secretary shall implement each provision of this section1 and each provision of a compact or funding agreement entered into or modified pursuant to this section1 in a manner consistent with title ,v of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act1 except the ,secretary may make reasonable modifications-- 7#a7 to comply with the provisions of this title when the provisions of this title conflict with the provisions of title ,v of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act2 and 7#b7 to the extent necessary to fulfill the policies described in the declaration of policy in section #c of title ,v of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act relating to ,tribal administration of programs1 services1 functions1 or activities 7or portions thereof7 pursuant to title ,v of such ,act4 7g7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,at the request of an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe1 or inter-,tribal consortium1 if the ,secretary determines that a waiver would further the declaration of policy under section #c of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act1 the ,secretary shall grant a waiver of statutory1 regulatory1 or program requirements to facilitate the ability of an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe1 or inter-,tribal consortium to redesign or consolidate included programs or reallocate funds4 7#b7 ,documentation ,the ,secretary shall document all requests for a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 including a description of-- 7,a7 the reasons for each request2 7,b7 the effect of the waiver on the ,indian ,tribe1 authorized ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium making the request2 and 7,c7 the views of the ,indian ,tribe1 authorized ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium regarding the requested waiver4 7#c7 ,disagreement ,waiver requests shall be subject to the final offer process described in section #ejg7;b7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 7h7 ,other agency statements ,unless expressly agreed to by an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe1 or inter-,tribal consortium in a compact of funding agreement entered into or modified pursuant to this section1 an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or inter-,tribal consortium selected under this section shall not be subject to any agency circular1 policy1 manual1 guidance1 or regulation4 7i7 ,applicability of other provisions ,the following provisions of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act shall apply to a compact or funding agreement under this title3 7#a7 ,section #ajb7;d74 7#b7 ,subsections 7b71 7c77#a71 7c77#b71 7d71 7e71 and 7h7 of section #ejf4 7#c7 ,subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 of section #ejh4 7j7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,tribal ,self-,governance of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall provide technical assistance to the ,secretary and participating ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations to carry out this section1 including technical assistance to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations to conduct evaluations of programs for which such ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations have participated in self-governance under this section4 7#b7 ,technical assistance grants ,the ,secretary shall award grants to national organizations with expertise on ,tribal self-governance1 for purposes of providing technical assistance to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations in the negotiation of self-governance compact or funding agreements described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7i7 #b1jjj1jjj to carry out the technical assistance grants under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 such sums as necessary to provide technical assistance under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,availability ,amounts made available pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain available until expended4 7k7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall conduct ,tribal consultation before promulgating regulations to carry out this section4 7l7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the participating ,indian ,tribes and inter-,tribal consortia1 shall submit to ,congress annual reports on the implementation of this section4 7m7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means any mental health1 substance abuse prevention and treatment1 recovery support1 crisis response1 suicide prevention1 or related behavioral health program of the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,funding agreement ,the term funding agreement means a negotiated agreement between the ,secretary and an ,indian ,tribe or inter-,tribal consortium that specifies the programs1 services1 functions1 and activities to be performed by such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given such terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 7#d7 ,inter-,tribal consortium ,the term inter-,tribal consortium has the meaning given the term in section #eja of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 7#e7 ,self governance compact ,the term self-governance compact means a negotiated agreement between the ,secretary and an ,indian ,tribe1 inter-,tribal consortium1 or a ,tribal organization authorized by an ,indian ,tribe that establishes the general terms of the relationship between the ,secretary and such ,indian ,tribe or inter-,tribal consortium4 4 ,,iv ,environmental ,health ,protection #dja4 ,native ,children's ,environmental ,health ,protection ,task ,force ,the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act is amended by inserting after section #bbc 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afbav7 the following3 #bbd4 ,native ,children's ,environmental ,health ,protection ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,council on ,environmental ,quality a ,native ,children's ,environmental ,health ,protection ,task ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality1 who shall serve as ,chairperson of the ,task ,force2 and 7ii7 #a representative from each of-- 7,i7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 including the ,service2 7,,ii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,,iii7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7,,iv7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,v7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,,vi7 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7,,vii7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,,viii7 tribal organizations2 7,,ix7 ,tribal environmental health programs2 7,x7 ,tribal health directors2 and 7,,xi7 the organization described in section #ab7g7 of the ,native ,hawaiian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aagaa7g772 and 7,b7 may include a representative of ,native youth4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,task ,force shall be to serve as a coordinating body to protect the environmental health of ,native children through cross-agency collaboration1 including by-- 7#a7 identifying and addressing environmental health hazards that disproportionately affect ,native children2 7#b7 enhancing coordination among ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal agencies1 tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations on environmental health issues affecting ,native children2 7#c7 developing and implementing culturally appropriate solutions to environmental health challenges in ,native communities2 7#d7 leveraging resources across ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal agencies to maximize impact and efficiency of environmental health programs that serve ,native communities2 7#e7 strengthening capacity among ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations to address environmental health threats through technical assistance and resource sharing2 7#f7 ensuring environmental health interventions respect ,tribal sovereignty and incorporate traditional ecological knowledge2 7#g7 promoting environmental justice for ,native children and their communities2 and 7#h7 reducing administrative burdens on ,tribal-serving and ,native ,hawaiian-serving environmental health programs through streamlined processes and integrated systems4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to address environmental health threats to ,native children1 including dust1 mold1 sanitation challenges1 contaminated lands from mining1 industrial wastes1 abandoned uranium mines1 pesticides from agricultural operations1 oil spills1 groundwater contamination1 wildfire smoke inhalation1 and other natural disasters4 7d7 ,consultation ,the ,task ,force shall consult and engage with ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 as appropriate1 in developing and implementing all protocols and processes under this section4 7e7 ,annual report ,annually1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of this section1 including any outcomes and recommendations1 as applicable4 4 #djb4 ,integration of environmental health within primary care 7a7 ,community health representative program ,section #ajg of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afaf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,environmental health training requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all health professional training programs administered by the ,service include mandatory training on-- 7,a7 environmental health assessment protocols specific to ,tribal communities2 7,b7 recognition of environmental health issues affecting ,native children2 7,c7 home environmental assessment procedures and documentation2 7,d7 cultural competency in discussing environmental health concerns with ,tribal families2 and 7,e7 integration of traditional ecological knowledge in environmental health assessments4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall develop the training components described in paragraph 7#a7 in consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,division of ,environmental ,health ,services of the ,service2 7,b7 ,tribal environmental health programs2 7,c7 ,tribal ,epidemiology ,centers2 7,d7 ,tribal health boards2 and 7,e7 pediatric environmental health specialty units4 4 7b7 ,comprehensive environmental health system ,title ,,ii of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbg4 ,comprehensive health system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,service shall establish a comprehensive environmental health system 7referred to in this section as the system7 that includes-- 7#a7 electronic health record capabilities for-- 7,a7 standardized environmental exposure history documentation2 7,b7 automated clinical decision support for environmental health concerns2 7,c7 bi-directional data sharing between clinical and environmental health services2 and 7,d7 geographic tracking of environmental health conditions2 and 7#b7 standardized referral protocols that-- 7,a7 connect clinical providers with environmental health services2 7,b7 establish response time requirements2 7,c7 require documented follow-up2 and 7,d7 include case management when needed4 7b7 ,memoranda of agreement ,in implementing the system1 the ,secretary shall offer to enter into memoranda of agreement with ,service units1 ,tribal environmental programs1 and relevant ,federal and ,state agencies4 7c7 ,annual report ,annually1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on system implementation1 utilization1 and outcomes4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 ,v ,improving nutrition programs for ,native children1 youth1 and families #eja4 ,tribal pilot programs for ,,snap administration ,the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ca4 ,tribal pilot programs for ,,snap administration 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,tribal pilot participant ,the term ,tribal pilot participant means a covered ,indian entity 7as defined in subsection 7b77#a77 or an ,indian ,tribe that is participating in a pilot program under this section4 7#b7 ,tribal service population ,the term ,tribal service population means households residing within the service area identified by1 as applicable-- 7,a7 a covered ,indian entity 7as defined in subsection 7b77#a77 under subsection 7b77#d77;,a77iii72 or 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe under subsection 7c77#b77;,a77iii74 7b7 ,alaska ,tribal pilot program 7#a7 ,definition of covered ,indian entity ,in this subsection1 the term covered ,indian entity means-- 7,a7 each of the #ab regional nonprofit corporations established pursuant to the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 and 7,b7 the ,metlakatla ,indian ,community of the ,annette ,islands ,reserve4 7#b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program 7referred to in this subsection as the pilot program7 under which the ,secretary shall award a grant to at least #a covered ,indian entity each fiscal year to administer all or portions of the supplemental nutrition assistance program within the ,tribal service area of the covered ,indian entity4 7#c7 ,grant duration ,the term of a grant awarded under the pilot program shall be #c years1 which may be extended for an additional #c years1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 #c-year plan 7,a7 ,in general ,a covered ,indian entity seeking a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary a #c-year plan that-- 7i7 describes how the covered ,indian entity will administer the supplemental nutrition assistance program consistent with this ,act2 7ii7 specifies whether benefits and administrative functions will be provided directly or through agreements1 contracts1 compacts1 or consortia arrangements2 7iii7 identifies the ,tribal service populations and service areas to be served2 7iv7 identifies employment opportunities in or near the service areas and the manner in which the covered ,indian entity will cooperate in enhancing those opportunities consistent with applicable ,federal standards2 and 7v7 describes financial management1 program integrity1 accountability1 and data security procedures4 7,b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall review the plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with subsection 7e74 7,c7 ,determination ,not later than #ij days after receiving a plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall approve or deny the plan4 7#e7 ,amount determined 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant awarded to a covered ,indian entity under the pilot program shall be the amount attributable to expenditures for ,tribal service populations identified under paragraph 7#c77;,a77iii74 7,b7 ,use of ,state-submitted data 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use data submitted by the ,state of ,alaska to calculate the payment amount under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,disagreement with determination ,if a covered ,indian entity disagrees with the data described in clause 7i71 the covered ,indian entity may submit additional information to the ,secretary for consideration4 7#f7 ,reduction in ,state administrative payments ,the ,secretary shall reduce the ,federal administrative payments otherwise payable to the ,state of ,alaska under section #af by the amount attributable to administrative functions assumed by a covered ,indian entity receiving a grant under the pilot program4 7c7 ,lower-#dh ,tribal pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program 7referred to in this subsection as the pilot program7 under which the ,secretary shall award grants to at least #e ,indian ,tribes to administer all or portions of the supplemental nutrition assistance program within ,tribal service areas4 7#b7 ,administration plan 7,a7 ,in general ,an ,indian ,tribe seeking a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary a plan that-- 7i7 describes how the ,indian ,tribe will administer the supplemental nutrition assistance program consistent with this ,act2 7ii7 specifies whether benefits and administrative functions will be provided directly or through agreements1 contracts1 or compacts1 including agreements with relevant ,state agencies2 7iii7 identifies the ,tribal service populations and service areas to be served2 7iv7 describes financial management1 program integrity1 accountability1 and data security procedures2 and 7v7 identifies employment opportunities in or near the service areas and the manner in which the ,indian ,tribe will cooperate in enhancing those opportunities consistent with applicable ,federal standards4 7,b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall review the plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with subsection 7e74 7,c7 ,approval ,not later than #ij days after receiving a plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall approve or deny the plan4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements ,each ,indian ,tribe participating in the pilot program shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,secretary and the applicable ,state agency regarding administration1 data sharing1 eligibility coordination1 program integrity1 and operational responsibilities4 7#d7 ,phased expansion 7,a7 ,initial participation ,for the first fiscal year in which the pilot program is implemented1 the ,secretary shall select at least #e ,indian ,tribes to participate in the pilot program4 7,b7 ,additional participants ,for each fiscal year following the first fiscal year described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall approve participation in the pilot program of not more than #e additional ,indian ,tribes4 7,c7 ,priority ,in selecting ,indian ,tribes to participate in the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize geographic diversity1 demonstrated administrative capacity1 and ,tribal communities that have previously worked with ,states on administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program in those communities4 7#e7 ,direct ,federal funding ,the ,secretary shall provide funding directly to ,indian ,tribes participating in the pilot program without requiring pass-through agreements with ,states4 7d7 ,administration ,in participating in a pilot program under this section1 a ,tribal pilot participant shall-- 7#a7 subject to waiver by the ,secretary1 comply with requirements comparable to requirements applicable to ,state agencies administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7#b7 prohibit households from receiving duplicative assistance2 7#c7 comply with section #e7;f77#a7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;f77#a772 and 7#d7 maintain fiscal accountability consistent with generally accepted accounting principles4 7e7 ,tribal administrative capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,in reviewing a plan under subsection 7b77#c7 or 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall consider the demonstrated administrative capacity of the ,tribal pilot participant1 which may include experience administering federally funded ,tribal programs1 including-- 7,a7 a ,tribal family assistance program operated under section #dab of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fab72 7,b7 programs operated under contracts or compacts authorized by the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7,c7 employment and training programs under section #f7;d77#d72 7,d7 programs administered under the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,demonstration ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdja et seq472 or 7,e7 other public assistance1 nutrition1 workforce development1 or social service programs administered by the ,tribal pilot participant4 7#b7 ,no additional burdensome requirements ,the ,secretary shall not impose on ,tribal pilot participants requirements relating to administrative capacity that are more burdensome than requirements applied to ,states administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7f7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide funding to a ,tribal organization to provide technical assistance1 training1 and implementation support to ,tribal pilot participants to facilitate successful administration of the pilot programs under this section4 7g7 ,exemptions and ,state protections 7#a7 ,exemption from matching fund requirements ,households within a ,tribal service population that is served pursuant to this section shall not be included in calculating under this ,act-- 7,a7 any ,state payment error rate2 7,b7 any ,state matching fund requirement2 7,c7 any ,state financial liability or penalty relating to payment accuracy2 or 7,d7 any ,state cost obligation under section #d7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,exemption from administrative cost sharing ,of the administrative costs incurred by ,tribal pilot participants under this section-- 7,a7 #ajj percent shall be reimbursed by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 #j percent shall be subject to administrative cost-sharing requirements applicable to ,states under section #af4 7#c7 ,preservation of existing ,tribal exemptions ,nothing in this section affects the application of subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 of section #f7o77#c74 7#d7 ,no ,state penalties ,a ,state shall not be penalized1 financially or administratively1 based on ,tribal service populations that are served pursuant to this section1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 matching fund requirements2 7,b7 administrative cost-sharing requirements2 7,c7 work requirement compliance calculations2 7,d7 payment error rates2 or 7,e7 administrative performance measures4 7h7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall evaluate1 and submit to ,congress a report on1 with respect to the pilot programs carried out under this section-- 7#a7 participant access and food security outcomes2 7#b7 administrative efficiency2 7#c7 payment accuracy and program integrity2 7#d7 ,tribal self-sufficiency outcomes2 and 7#e7 recommendations relating to whether those pilot programs should be continued1 expanded1 modified1 or made permanent4 7i7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section diminishes-- 7#a7 the trust responsibility of the ,united ,states to ,indian ,tribes2 or 7#b7 the sovereign authority of ,indian ,tribes4 4 #ejb4 ,child nutrition programs ,tribal pilot projects 7a7 ,nutrition and health assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 in partnership with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall conduct a study on the intersection of nutrition programs and health outcomes for ,native children in ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian communities4 7#b7 ,focus areas ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall examine-- 7,a7 health outcomes from ,federal nutrition programs in ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian communities2 7,b7 integration of traditional foods in ,federal nutrition assistance2 7,c7 community-level nutrition intervention effectiveness2 7,d7 food sovereignty and community health connections2 and 7,e7 coordinated nutrition-health service delivery models4 7b7 ,school nutrition 7#a7 ,categorical eligibility ,section #i7;b77#e7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;b77#e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 a child who is an enrolled member1 or who has #a or more parents who are enrolled members1 of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 4 7#b7 ,reimbursement rates ,section #ab7;f7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and before the ,commonwealth2 7,b7 by inserting and geographic areas that serve ,bureau-funded schools 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba77 and elementary schools and secondary schools 7as those terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja77 on or near an ,indian reservation before the ,secretary2 7,c7 by inserting or area1 as applicable1 after such ,state2 and 7,d7 by inserting or areas1 as applicable1 after those ,states4 7c7 ,tribally operated meal pilot program ,section #ah of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,tribally operated meal pilot program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered institution ,the term covered institution means-- 7i7 a ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 7ii7 a school 7as such term is defined in section #ab7;d77 on or near an ,indian reservation or in a noncontiguous ,state2 and 7iii7 an early care and education facility1 including a facility that participates in a ,head ,start program authorized under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq474 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 an ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization2 7ii7 a ,tribal educational agency2 7iii7 a consortium of ,indian tribes2 and 7iv7 a partnership between-- 7,i7 an ,indian tribe2 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 a ,state educational agency2 7bb7 a local educational agency2 7cc7 a tribal educational agency2 or 7dd7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 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 ,program ,the term program means the pilot program established under paragraph 7#b74 7,e7 ,tribal educational agency ,the term tribal educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #facb7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeb7;b774 7#b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants to #aj eligible entities to operate and implement in covered institutions #a or more of the following programs3 7,a7 ,the school lunch program authorized under this ,act4 7,b7 ,the summer food service program for children established under section #ac4 7,c7 ,the child and adult care food program established under section #ag4 7,d7 ,the school breakfast program established by section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc74 7#c7 ,terms of grant 7,a7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant awarded to an eligible entity under the program shall be negotiated with the eligible entity1 but shall be not less than #aj1jjj and not more than #ajj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7,b7 ,period ,a grant awarded to an eligible entity under the program shall be available for a period of #b years after the date on which the grant is received by the eligible entity4 7#d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#e7 ,criteria for selection ,in selecting eligible entities to receive grants under the program1 the ,secretary shall select eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are located in diverse geographic areas2 and 7,b7 serve ,indian tribes of varying population size4 7#f7 ,reimbursements 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an eligible entity that receives a grant under the program to operate and implement a program described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7i7 with respect to the program described in subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph1 be reimbursed under that program as if the eligible entity were a ,state described in section #ab7;f72 7ii7 with respect to the program described in subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph1 be reimbursed under that program as if the eligible entity were a ,state under section #ac2 7iii7 with respect to the program described in subparagraph 7,c7 of that paragraph1 be reimbursed under that program as if the eligible entity were a ,state under section #ag2 and 7iv7 in the case of the program described in subparagraph 7,d7 of that paragraph1 shall be reimbursed under that program as if the eligible entity were a ,state educational agency4 7,b7 ,administrative funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall receive administrative funds at a rate that is consistent with the amount received by a ,state under section #g of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggf74 7#g7 ,duration ,the program shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date on which the program is established4 7#h7 ,report ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall evaluate1 and submit to ,congress a report on1 with respect to the program-- 7,a7 participant access1 food security1 and nutrition outcomes2 7,b7 the incorporation of traditional1 locally sourced1 and culturally appropriate foods2 7,c7 ,tribal capacity1 administrative efficiency1 and program implementation outcomes2 and 7,d7 recommendations relating to whether the program should be continued1 expanded1 modified1 or made permanent4 4 ,,vi ,addressing ,homelessness in ,native ,communities #fja4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjf4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives ,the term ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives means individuals who are regarded as ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native by the ,indian or ,alaska ,native community in which the individual lives1 as evidenced by tribal membership1 enrollment1 eligibility for enrollment1 active participation in tribal affairs1 or other indicia of community affiliation4 7#b7 ,domestic violence ,the term domestic violence has the meaning given the term in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7#c7 ,eligible ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives ,the term eligible ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives means ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives who are homeless or at risk of homelessness1 as defined by the ,indian tribe4 7#d7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means an ,indian tribe1 or a tribally designated housing entity or tribal organization designated by such ,indian tribe to apply for a grant on its behalf under this section4 7#e7 ,homeless youth ,the term homeless youth has the meaning given the term in section #chg of the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #aabgi74 7#f7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services ,the term ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,indian ,health ,service4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall establish and administer a grant program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing services to be known as the ,tribal ,homeless ,housing ,assistance ,grant ,program for ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives who are homeless or at risk of homelessness4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a supportive housing competitive grant program that-- 7,a7 provides rental assistance for ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives who are homeless or at risk of homelessness2 7,b7 integrates supportive services and case management2 7,c7 prioritizes homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence2 7,d7 strengthens tribal self-determination in housing administration2 and 7,e7 reduces and prevents homelessness in tribal communities and ,native populations4 7#c7 ,management ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,program in a manner similar to the program under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 and the demonstration program established under paragraph 7#e7 under the heading ,tenant-based rental assistance under the heading ,public and ,indian ,housing in title ,,ii of division ,k of the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bce2 #abh ,stat4 #bgcb71 in accordance with the regulations promulgated to carry out those programs4 7#d7 ,authorization ,of the amounts made available for grants under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may make available not more than #e percent to carry out this section4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall consult with eligible recipients to ensure effective delivery of grants under the ,program4 7d7 ,application ,each eligible recipient applying for a grant under the ,program shall submit to the ,secretary an application that describes how the eligible recipient will provide #b years of mandatory case management services to eligible ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives under the ,program1 including in partnership with other qualified organizations or the ,indian ,health ,service1 when appropriate4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,supportive services 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible recipient receiving a grant under the ,program-- 7i7 may use the grant to provide supportive services to eligible ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives2 and 7ii7 shall determine the supportive services that are necessary and appropriate to prevent or end homelessness1 reducing housing instability1 preserving family unity where housing instability is a contributing factor1 or promote long-term housing stability4 7,b7 ,tribal flexibility ,an eligible recipient receiving a grant under the ,program shall determine the nature1 scope1 and delivery of supportive services described in subparagraph 7,a71 which may include services to address behavioral health needs1 substance use disorders1 transportation barriers1 employment and education needs1 child welfare involvement1 domestic violence1 or other barriers to housing stability identified by the eligible recipient4 7,c7 ,deference to tribal determination ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall defer to the determination of an eligible recipient regarding the design1 scope1 and delivery of supportive services under subparagraph 7,b71 including culturally appropriate and traditional services identified by the eligible recipient2 and 7ii7 may not require a showing that a specific service category is authorized under any other ,federal housing or homeless assistance program1 provided that the eligible recipient determines and documents that the services are reasonably related to the housing stability for eligible ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives4 7#b7 ,priority ,an eligible recipient that receives a grant under the ,program shall prioritize providing assistance to homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence4 7f7 ,funding criteria ,grants awarded under the ,program shall be based on need1 administrative capacity1 service of homeless youth1 families with children and survivors of domestic violence1 and other criteria established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and eligible recipients4 7g7 ,administration and waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of funds made available under the ,program 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 and labor standards71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such assistance4 7h7 ,renewal grants ,the ,secretary may set aside amounts made available under subsection 7b77#d7 for renewal grants under the ,program and define renewal criteria1 including data reporting4 7i7 ,study on barriers to implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall review and submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,program1 including any recommendations to improve the ,program and its implementation4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ccj2 #aaj ,stat4 #djaf7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gje the following3 #gjf4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives4 4 #fjb4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,hawaiians ,title ,,viii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hbe4 ,program for housing assistance for homeless ,native ,hawaiians 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,domestic violence ,the term domestic violence has the meaning given the term in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7#b7 ,eligible ,native ,hawaiian ,the term eligible ,native ,hawaiian means a ,native ,hawaiian who is homeless or at risk of homelessness1 as defined in sections #ajc and #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb1 #aacfj74 7#c7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands1 a ,native ,hawaiian ,organization1 or a ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization4 7#d7 ,homeless youth ,the term homeless youth has the meaning given the term in section #chg of the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #aabgi74 7#e7 ,native ,hawaiian organization2 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization ,the terms ,native ,hawaiian organization and ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization have the meanings given those terms in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#f7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,secretary of the ,interior ,the term ,secretary of the ,interior means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,office of ,native ,hawaiian ,relations4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall establish and administer a grant program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing services for ,native ,hawaiians who are homeless or at risk of homelessness1 to be known as the ,native ,hawaiian ,homeless ,housing ,assistance ,grant ,program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a supportive housing competitive grant program that-- 7,a7 provides rental assistance for ,native ,hawaiians who are homeless or at risk of homelessness2 7,b7 integrates supportive services and case management2 7,c7 prioritizes homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence2 7,d7 strengthens ,native ,hawaiian self-determination in housing administration2 and 7,e7 reduces and prevents homelessness in ,native ,hawaiian populations4 7#c7 ,management ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,program in a manner similar to the program under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 and the demonstration program established under paragraph 7#e7 under the heading ,tenant-based rental assistance under the heading ,public and ,indian ,housing in title ,,ii of division ,k of the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bce2 #abh ,stat4 #bgcb71 in accordance with the regulations promulgated to carry out those programs4 7#d7 ,authorization ,of the amounts made available for grants under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may make available not more than #j4b percent of such amounts to carry out this section4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall consult with eligible recipients to ensure effective delivery of grants under the ,program4 7d7 ,application ,each eligible recipient applying for a grant under the ,program shall submit to the ,secretary an application that describes how the eligible recipient will provide #b years of mandatory case management services to eligible ,native ,hawaiians under the ,program1 including in partnership with other qualified organizations1 when appropriate4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,supportive services 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible recipient receiving a grant under the ,program-- 7i7 may use the grant to provide supportive services to eligible ,native ,hawaiians2 and 7ii7 shall determine the supportive services that are necessary and appropriate to prevent or end homelessness1 reducing housing instability1 preserving family unity where housing instability is a contributing factor1 or promote long-term housing stability4 7,b7 ,flexibility ,an eligible recipient receiving a grant under the ,program shall determine the nature1 scope1 and delivery of supportive services described in subparagraph 7,a71 which may include services to address behavioral health needs1 substance use disorders1 transportation barriers1 employment and education needs1 child welfare involvement1 domestic violence1 or other barriers to housing stability identified by the eligible recipient4 7,c7 ,deference to ,native ,hawaiian determination ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall defer to the determination of an eligible recipient regarding the design1 scope1 and delivery of supportive services under subparagraph 7,b71 including culturally appropriate and traditional services identified by the eligible recipient2 and 7ii7 may not require a showing that a specific service category is authorized under any other ,federal housing or homeless assistance program1 provided that the eligible recipient determines and documents that the services are reasonably related to the housing stability for eligible ,native ,hawaiians4 7f7 ,priority ,an eligible recipient that receives a grant under the ,program shall prioritize providing assistance to homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence4 7g7 ,funding criteria ,grants awarded under the ,program shall be based on need1 administrative capacity1 service of homeless youth1 families with children1 and survivors of domestic violence1 and other criteria established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of ,native ,hawaiian ,relations in the ,department of the ,interior and eligible recipients4 7h7 ,administration and waiver authority ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of funds made available under the ,program 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such assistance2 and 7#b7 by regulation provide for the release of funds for specific projects to eligible recipients under this section if the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands assumes all of the responsibilities for environmental review1 decisionmaking1 and action pursuant to section #hjf7;a77#a77;,b74 7i7 ,renewal grants ,the ,secretary may set aside amounts made available under subsection 7b77#d7 for renewal grants under the ,program and define renewal criteria1 including data reporting4 7j7 ,study on barriers to implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall review and submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,program1 including any recommendations to improve the ,program and its implementation4 4 #fjc4 ,tribal ,continuum of ,care ,participation ,grant ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbaa et seq471 as amended by section #fja of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjg4 ,tribal ,continuum of ,care ,participation ,grant ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an ,indian tribe and a tribally designated housing entity4 7#b7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a grant program1 to be known as the ,tribal ,continuum of ,care ,participation ,grant ,program1 to provide competitive grants to eligible entities for participating in a continuum of care program under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq471 either as a collaborative applicant or as a project applicant through a local continuum of care competition4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program is to ensure dedicated funding is available to eligible entities working to address homelessness and housing instability affecting ,indian tribes and ,tribal communities through participation in the continuum of care program under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq471 including as a collaborative applicant or as a project applicant within a continuum of care4 7#c7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available for competitive grants under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 each fiscal year1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out this section4 7,b7 ,hold harmless ,amounts made available under subparagraph 7,a7 shall only be available for a fiscal year in which the total amount appropriated for competitive grants under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 exceeds the amount appropriated for such grants for fiscal year #bjbf4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not reserve amounts under subparagraph 7,a7 if doing so would reduce the amount available for competitive grants under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 below the amount appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#d7 ,administrative costs ,an eligible entity may use not more than #aj percent of grant amounts received under the ,program for administrative costs4 7c7 ,certification ,notwithstanding section #ajf of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjf71 with respect to applications for projects to be carried out on reservations or trust land using grants awarded under this section-- 7#a7 the applications shall contain a certification that the applicant consulted with each recipient required to submit an ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of this ,act2 and 7#b7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of awards for projects on reservations or trust land from such funds shall certify that they have consulted with the recipients required to submit an ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of this ,act4 7d7 ,consolidated plan exemption ,a collaborative applicant for a ,continuum of ,care whose geographic area includes reservation or trust land is not required to meet the requirement described in section #djb7;f77#b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj;a7f77#b77 in order to be eligible for assistance under the ,continuum of ,care program under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq474 7e7 ,waiver authority for ,tribal participation ,in administering the amounts made available under this section1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the recipient of these amounts 7except for requirements related to labor standards and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that-- 7#a7 good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement2 and 7#b7 such waiver or alternative requirement is necessary to modify any requirements preventing the participation of eligible entities in the ,continuum of ,care ,program under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 or would expedite or facilitate the use of funds4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ccj2 #aaj ,stat4 #djaf7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjf1 as added by section #gja of this title1 the following3 #gjg4 ,tribal ,continuum of ,care ,participation ,grant ,program4 4 #fjd4 ,improving ,tribal participation in the ,continuum of ,care ,program ,title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#cb7 through 7#ce7 as paragraphs 7#cc7 through 7#cf7 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ca7 the following3 7#cb7 ,tribally designated housing entity ,the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 2 7#b7 in section #dbc7;g7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachc7;g771 by inserting ,indian tribe1 tribally designated housing entity1 after private nonprofit organization12 and 7#c7 in section #dce 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachi7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting 7a7 ,eligible entities4--,notwithstanding2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 as so designated1 by striking 7as defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc772 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,civil rights exemptions 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,formula area ,the term formula area has the meaning given the term in section #ajjj4cjb of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,b7 ,tribal project ,the term ,tribal project means a project in which amounts provided under this ,act shall be used specifically to benefit ,tribal communities or ,tribal members4 7#b7 ,exemptions ,with respect to grants awarded to carry out eligible activities under this subtitle1 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 shall not apply to applications or awards for-- 7,a7 projects to be carried out-- 7i7 on or off reservation or trust lands for awards made to ,indian ,tribes or tribally designated housing entities2 or 7ii7 on reservation or trust lands for awards made to eligible entities2 or 7,b7 ,tribal projects located in ,indian ,housing ,block ,grant formula areas4 7c7 ,certification ,notwithstanding section #ajf of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjf7 and section #djc of this ,act1 with respect to applications for projects to be carried out on reservations or trust land using grants awarded under this subtitle-- 7#a7 the applications shall contain a certification of consistency with an approved ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab72 and 7#b7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of awards for projects on reservations or trust land from such funds shall certify that they are following an approved housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab74 7d7 ,consolidated plan exemption ,a collaborative applicant for a continuum of care whose geographic area includes only reservation or trust land is not required to meet the requirement described in section #djb7;f77#b74 7e7 ,waiver authority for tribal participation ,in administering the amounts made available under this subtitle1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the recipient of these amounts 7except for requirements related to labor standards and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that-- 7#a7 good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement2 and 7#b7 such waiver or alternative requirement-- 7,a7 is necessary to modify any requirements preventing the participation of ,indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities in the program under this subtitle2 or 7,b7 would expedite or facilitate the use of funds4 7f7 ,environmental review ,projects under this title shall be treated as assistance for special projects that are subject to section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cedg71 and subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section1 and with respect to projects under this title1 an ,indian tribe shall be considered a ,state for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of such ,act4 4 ,,vii ,improving the ,workforce for ,families #gja4 ,strengthening the #dgg ,initiative 7a7 ,statement of purpose ,section #b of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdja7 is amended to read as follows3 #b4 ,statement of purpose 7a7 ,in general ,the purpose of this ,act 7commonly known and referred to in this section as the #dgg ,initiative7 is to support the self-sufficiency of ,native people1 better deliver on the trust and treaty obligations of the ,united ,states1 and remove impediments to the exercise of sovereignty by ,indian tribes in their use of ,federal funds4 7b7 ,accomplishing purpose ,the #dgg ,initiative accomplishes the purpose of this ,act described in subsection 7a7 by facilitating the ability of ,indian tribes to integrate the self-sufficiency1 employment1 training1 and related services provided by ,indian tribes from various ,federal sources in order to improve the effectiveness of those services1 increase self-sufficiency and reduce joblessness in ,indian communities1 and serve ,tribally determined goals consistent with the policy of self-determination1 while reducing administrative1 reporting1 and accounting costs4 4 7b7 ,integration of services authorized ,section #d of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including before in accordance with2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting services 7including those supporting self-sufficiency7 before employment4 7c7 ,programs affected ,section #e of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the programs that may be integrated pursuant to a plan approved under section #h shall only be programs that meet the following program eligibility criteria3 7#a7 ,federal agency ,the ,federal agency providing program funds to be used to implement the plan shall be #a of the following covered ,federal agencies3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,education4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,e7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,g7 ,the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7,h7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,i7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7,j7 ,the ,department of ,labor4 7,k7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7,l7 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,program purpose ,the program shall be implemented for #a of the following covered purposes3 7,a7 ,encouraging self-sufficiency4 7,b7 ,job training4 7,c7 ,welfare-to-work and ,tribal work experience4 7,d7 ,creating or enhancing employment opportunities4 7,e7 ,skill development4 7,f7 ,assisting ,indian youth and adults to succeed in the workforce4 7,g7 ,familiarizing individual participants with the world of work4 7,h7 ,facilitating the creation of job opportunities4 7,i7 ,economic development4 7,j7 ,any other purpose relating to the purposes described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i71 including programs and services that foster economic security1 stability1 or well-being for families1 children1 or youth4 7#c7 ,funding ,the program shall receive a covered type of funding1 which may include-- 7,a7 funding that an ,indian tribe or members of an ,indian tribe-- 7i7 are eligible to receive-- 7,i7 under a statutory or administrative formula making funds available to an ,indian tribe2 or 7,,ii7 based solely or in part on their status as ,indians under ,federal law2 or 7ii7 have secured as a result of a noncompetitive process or a specific designation2 or 7,b7 funding from block grant funds provided to an ,indian tribe1 regardless of whether the block grant is for the benefit of the ,indian tribe because of the status of the ,indian tribe or the status of the beneficiaries the grant serves4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting self-sufficiency1 before employment4 7d7 ,plan requirements ,section #f of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and set the eligibility of after identity2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking education1 training1 and related2 and 7,b7 by inserting achieve self-sufficiency1 including to after ,indians to4 7e7 ,plan review ,section #g of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking promulgated by the agency2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking with-- and all that follows through or in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting with the purpose of this ,act42 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking waiver-- and all that follows through or in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting waiver will be inconsistent with the purpose of this ,act42 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking provisions of this ,act and all that follows through under this ,act and inserting purpose of this ,act4 7f7 ,plan approval2 secretarial authority2 review of decision ,section #h of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,agencies ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and exercise after shall have2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including each program requested for integration into a plan1 after a plan2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting in whole or in part before the period at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting in whole or in part after approves a plan2 and 7ii7 by inserting approved part of the after identified in the2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting in whole or in part after denies the plan2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by inserting 1 without waiver decision1 after grant partial approval2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding any other and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and notwithstanding any other 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,limitation ,for each plan submitted by an ,indian tribe in accordance with section #f1 the ,secretary may only provide #a extension or alteration under paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting in whole or in part after denies a plan2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking with a hearing and inserting the opportunity for a hearing2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting relating to approval of a plan after a decision2 7,,ii7 by striking the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and inserting relating to approval of a waiver by an affected ,federal agency2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting a comma after ,department72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,indian ,health ,service or2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,effect of approval 7#a7 ,in general ,on approval of a plan under this section1 each program included in the approved plan shall remain eligible for integration under the plan unless-- 7,a7 the ,indian tribe submits an amendment removing the program2 7,b7 the program is repealed or otherwise made unavailable by an ,act of ,congress2 or 7,c7 the ,secretary determines1 based on a change in ,federal law enacted after approval of the plan1 that continued inclusion of the program is prohibited by law4 7#b7 ,limitations ,no ,federal agency may-- 7,a7 require an ,indian tribe to remove a program from an approved plan based solely on an administrative interpretation1 policy1 guidance1 regulation1 or other agency action adopted after approval of the plan2 or 7,b7 subsequently revoke1 limit1 or condition the integration of a program included in an approved plan except as expressly required by ,federal law4 4 7g7 ,federal responsibilities ,section #aa of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking any consolidated activities and inserting the consolidated services2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting 1 subject to the condition that the memorandum of understanding may not contradict1 restrict1 or interfere with any authority provided pursuant to this ,act before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 to include continuing to provide underlying services that would otherwise be provided by integrated programs before the semicolon at the end2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or otherwise made inapplicable through the integration of the program into the plan1 including limitations on consolidation and reallocation of funds or program reporting requirements before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,limitation and inserting ,limitations2 7ii7 by striking ,the report format and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the report format 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,no additional reports 7i7 ,in general ,when an ,indian tribe integrates a program into a plan approved under section #h-- 7,i7 the ,indian tribe shall no longer be required to submit any separate reports on that program2 and 7,,ii7 the only report required to be submitted by the ,indian tribe is the single plan report described in this section4 7ii7 ,no waiver required ,no waiver shall be required for an ,indian tribe to no longer be required to submit the separate reports described in clause 7i77,i74 4 7h7 ,no reduction in amounts ,section #ab of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting 1 or the integration of a program into a plan1 after a plan2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or compacting after contracting2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or compacting after contracting4 7i7 ,administration of funds ,section #ad7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdac7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,notwithstanding any other provision and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision 2 7#b7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by striking a tribe and inserting an ,indian tribe2 and 7,b7 by inserting self-sufficiency1 before employment2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,consolidation or reallocation 7,i7 ,in general ,when an ,indian tribe integrates a program into a plan approved under section #h1 that ,indian tribe may consolidate and reallocate the funding associated with that program across services or activities provided under the plan4 7,,ii7 ,no waiver required ,no waiver shall be required for a consolidation or reallocation described in subclause 7,i74 4 #gjb4 ,interagency agreement to evaluate on-site child care in affordable housing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 acting through the ,office of ,native ,american ,programs1 shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,administration for ,children and ,families1 to evaluate outcomes associated with the co-location of child care services within affordable housing developments receiving assistance under programs administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7b7 ,scope of evaluation ,the evaluation required under subsection 7a7 shall assess the extent to which the availability of on-site child care in affordable housing developments-- 7#a7 improves housing stability for low-income families2 7#b7 increases workforce participation and employment retention among residents2 7#c7 supports early childhood development and school readiness2 7#d7 reduces barriers to accessing child care1 including cost1 transportation1 and availability2 and 7#e7 produces other measurable outcomes for families1 including impacts on health1 economic mobility1 and family well-being4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall consult with ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc771 tribally designated housing entities 7as defined in that section71 the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands 7as defined in section #hja of that ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba771 public housing agencies1 and other relevant stakeholders1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 summarizes the findings of the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 includes recommendations for administrative1 regulatory1 and legislative actions to improve access to affordable1 high-quality child care for families residing in housing assisted by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 including in ,native communities4 #gjc4 ,set-aside of ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant funds for ,indian ,tribes ,section #feh,o7a77#b7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehm7a77#b77 is amended1 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking #b percent and inserting #e percent4 #gjd4 ,requirement of consultation with ,indian ,tribes ,section #feh,o7c7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehm7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,consultation ,in establishing requirements1 including requirements relating to applications1 under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations 7including such tribes that are ,alaska ,native villages or regional or village corporations1 and including ,native ,hawaiian organizations and other organizations described in section #feh,p7#ae77;,b771 experts in ,indian early childhood education and development1 linguists1 and the ,national ,indian ,child ,care ,association4 4 #gje4 ,native ,american ,advisory ,committee on ,early ,childhood ,the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #feh,t4 ,native ,american ,advisory ,committee on ,early ,childhood 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,children and ,families 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 shall establish within the ,office of ,early ,childhood ,development an advisory committee to be known as the ,native ,american ,advisory ,committee on ,early ,childhood4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,committee shall facilitate1 but not supplant1 government-to-government consultation between the ,secretary and ,indian tribes on matters relating to early childhood development of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native children4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,committee shall be composed of #ae members1 appointed in accordance with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 as follows3 7,a7 #a representative from each of the #ab service areas of the ,indian ,health ,service4 7,b7 #a representative from the ,national ,indian ,child ,care ,association4 7,c7 #a representative from the ,national ,indian ,head ,start ,association4 7,d7 #a representative from a national urban ,indian organization4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,committee from nominations submitted by ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 urban ,indian organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 members of the ,committee-- 7i7 represent diverse geographic regions1 including ,alaska and ,hawai#8i2 7ii7 have expertise in ,tribally led early childhood education efforts2 and 7iii7 have expertise in areas such as early childhood development1 ,tribal child care1 or public health2 and 7,b7 not fewer than #a member represents ,native youth4 7#d7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,reappointment ,members of the ,committee may be reappointed for not more than #b consecutive terms4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,vacancies in the membership of the ,committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 identify emerging issues affecting the early childhood of ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian children2 7#b7 propose solutions and provide recommendations1 with respect to ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian children-- 7,a7 to improve programs for ,tribes that support early childhood education and development2 7,b7 to improve access to child care2 7,c7 to enhance culturally appropriate care2 and 7,d7 to strengthen early childhood data collection and surveillance2 7#c7 provide guidance on ,tribal consultation for early childhood initiatives2 7#d7 identify interdepartmental barriers and propose solutions for coordination between the ,administration for ,children and ,families and-- 7,a7 the ,indian ,health ,service2 7,b7 the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services2 7,c7 the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration2 and 7,d7 the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7#e7 advise on integration of traditional ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian practices in early childhood development programs4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall meet in person not less frequently than twice each year4 7#b7 ,agency representation ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,children and ,families 7or a designee7 shall attend each meeting of the ,committee4 7e7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,committee reports ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the relevant committees of ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,committee2 7,b7 early childhood education and child care challenges affecting ,tribal communities2 and 7,c7 recommendations for legislative and administrative actions4 7#b7 ,agency response ,not later than #de days after receiving a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to-- 7,a7 the ,committee2 and 7,b7 the relevant committees of ,congress4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,members of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,members of the ,committee shall be reimbursed for travel1 subsistence1 and other necessary expenses incurred in the course of carrying out the duties of ,committee4 7g7 ,support ,at the request of the ,committee1 the ,secretary shall appoint such administrative and staff support to the ,committee to enable the ,committee to carry out the duties of the ,committee4 7h7 ,applicability of ,,faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,committee4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,native ,american ,advisory ,committee on ,early ,childhood established under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,native youth ,the term ,native youth means an individual-- 7,a7 who is #bd years of age or less2 and 7,b7 who is an ,american ,indian1 an ,alaska ,native1 or a ,native ,hawaiian4 7#c7 ,relevant committees of congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 ,,viii ,education #hja4 ,supporting ,native ,american teacher training and teacher development ,section #caa of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special consideration shall be given to an eligible institution that is a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf7;b771 a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai7;b771 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b771 or a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as defined in such section74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#ad72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,development or improvement of academic programs that will serve ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native teachers or support the development of culturally appropriate curricula for ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native populations1 including ,native ,american language programs4 4 #hjb4 ,pilot program for ,native teacher apprentices 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,esea definitions ,the terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,education-related occupation ,the term education-related occupation includes the occupations of childcare worker1 preschool teacher1 teaching assistant1 elementary school teacher1 secondary school teacher1 elementary school or secondary school administrator1 and any other educational occupation approved by the ,secretary of ,labor for purposes of a registered apprenticeship program4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an entity that-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7,,ii7 a ,tribal organization2 7,,iii7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization1 as defined in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag72 or 7,,iv7 an ,indian ,head ,start program2 and 7ii7 enters into a partnership for purposes of a grant under this section with an institution of postsecondary education described in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of subparagraph 7,b77i72 or 7,b7 a postsecondary education institution that-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c72 7,,ii7 a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution1 as defined in section #cai of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;f72 7,,iii7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution or a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution1 as defined in section #cag of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d72 or 7,,iv7 another institution of higher education1 as defined in section #aja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 and 7ii7 enters into a partnership for purposes of the grant under this section with an ,indian ,tribe or organization described in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#d7 ,indian head start program ,the term ,indian ,head ,start program means a ,head ,start program 7including an ,early ,head ,start program7 funded under section #fde7;d77#a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7;d77#a77 and operated by an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #fcg of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb771 ,tribal organization1 or other entity serving primarily ,native ,american children and families4 7#e7 ,registered apprenticeship ,the term registered apprenticeship means an apprenticeship registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#g7 ,teacher apprenticeship program ,the term teacher apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program through which individuals receive accreditation or certification in an education-related occupation4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,commissioner of the ,administration for ,native ,americans1 shall establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities to carry out teacher apprenticeship programs to address the shortage of education professionals serving ,native ,american early childhood programs and ,native ,american elementary school and secondary school students1 particularly in remote or rural communities4 7c7 ,activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,the planning and establishment of a teacher apprenticeship program1 including the creation of a unique community-tailored curriculum for such an apprenticeship program4 7#b7 ,the support and expansion of an existing teacher apprenticeship program4 7#c7 ,the investigation of efficacy of a teacher apprenticeship program in teacher retention and satisfaction and student outcomes 7including student well-being74 7#d7 ,providing wraparound services to students in the teacher apprenticeship program1 which may include the following3 7,a7 ,tuition4 7,b7 ,textbooks and other class materials4 7,c7 ,technology1 such as laptops and internet stipends4 7,d7 ,childcare support4 7,e7 ,salaries or stipends for program staff1 such as a coordinator or student mentors4 7,f7 ,any other activity1 item1 or service included in the student's cost of attendance1 as defined in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll71 for the program4 7d7 ,application2 selection 7#a7 ,award basis 7,a7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select not fewer than #e eligible entities to receive a grant as part of the pilot program under this section4 7,b7 ,priority ,in selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities serving rural or remote communities with demonstrated shortages of teachers or in other education-related occupations4 7#b7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall reasonably require1 including the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the program for which the grant is requested1 including-- 7i7 the relevant degree or certification program for program participants2 7ii7 the workplaces in which program participants will serve as paid apprentices2 7iii7 mentorship plans for program participants2 and 7iv7 additional resources for program participants4 7,b7 ,a detailed budget for the program4 7,c7 ,a detailed description of the challenges faced by the community to be served by the program with respect to teacher and other educator recruitment and retention1 and how the program will address such challenges4 7,d7 ,a detailed description of a plan to be carried out by the eligible entity to evaluate the program supported with grant funds under this section4 7,e7 ,in the case of an eligible entity that determines that the objectives of the program would be accomplished more effectively through a partnership arrangement with an educational entity 7such as a school or preschool7 at which participants will be placed in teacher apprenticeships1 an identification of such entity as a partner4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 #hjc4 ,supporting after-school programs for ,native ,american children ,section #faae7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbe7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ab7 and 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 the following3 7#ab7 after-school programming2 4 #hjd4 ,promoting and strengthening ,native languages 7a7 ,native ,american language resource centers ,section #b of the ,native ,american ,language ,resource ,center ,act of #bjbb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,native ,american language resource center reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf and every #c years thereafter1 the national ,native ,american language resource center established under subsection 7b7 shall produce a report1 in coordination with the regional centers of the ,native ,american language resource center1 that provides information on the status of the work of the ,native ,american language resource center and each of the regional centers and recommendations to ,congress-- 7i7 for the strengthening of ,native ,american language teaching and learning1 including through ,indian ,head ,start programs2 and 7ii7 regarding how to use1 practice1 and develop ,native ,american languages in alignment with the policy described in section #ajd of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijc74 7,b7 ,public availability ,each report produced under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be shared publicly and with ,congress4 7#b7 ,information on ,,nala schools ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf1 the national ,native ,american language resource center established under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on ,,nala schools in the ,united ,states that shall include-- 7,a7 identification of all ,,nala schools operating in the ,united ,states that are certified under section #c7;c72 7,b7 for each such certified ,,nala school-- 7i7 the level at which such ,,nala school operates1 as determined by the percentage of time spent with the ,native ,american language functioning as the medium of communication in the classroom2 7ii7 an estimate of the number of pupils at each grade level and age range served at each such ,,nala school2 7iii7 the cost per-pupil at each such ,,nala school2 7iv7 7,i7 the estimated number of students at each such ,,nala school who have completed the highest grade level of such school2 and 7,,ii7 to the extent available1 the estimated numbers-- 7aa7 of such students graduating high school2 and 7bb7 of such students enrolling in postsecondary education2 and 7v7 a description of the ,federal funding sources used by each such ,,nala school2 7,c7 a description of the barriers to funding and operation faced by certified ,,nala schools2 and 7,d7 information on-- 7i7 certified ,,nala schools that are using #a or more ,native ,american languages as a language of instruction at a level equal to less than #ea percent of the time2 and 7ii7 individuals and entities who have contacted the national ,native ,american language resource center seeking information on how to increase the level of ,native ,american language used in school4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,native ,american languages school2 ,,nala school ,the term ,native ,american languages school1 also referred to as a ,,nala school1 mean an early childhood education1 elementary1 or secondary school or program-- 7,a7 that serves students in any grade in early childhood education 7including infant classes7 through grade #ab2 and 7,b7 for which a ,native ,american language serves as the primary medium of instruction for all grade levels and all academic subjects offered by the school1 except for ,english language arts instruction4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,there are and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,there are 2 7,b7 by inserting 7except for subsection 7e77 after this section2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,reporting requirements authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7e71 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg1 and #bej1jjj for each subsequent fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,support for ,native ,american language schools ,the ,native ,american ,language ,resource ,center ,act of #bjbb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #c4 ,support for ,native ,american language schools 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,in general ,the definitions under section #b7;f7 shall apply4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,authorization of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall award grants1 from allotments made under paragraph 7#b71 to ,native ,american languages schools that are certified under subsection 7c7 and have an approved application1 as described in subsection 7d71 to enable such schools to carry out activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,amount of grant awards 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,,nala school with an approved application an amount equal to the product of-- 7i7 the number of students served by such ,,nala school2 7ii7 the amount by which the percentage of time spent at the ,,nala school using a ,native ,american language as the primary language of instruction at each grade level in the school exceeds #ej percent2 and 7iii7 the greater of-- 7,i7 the average per-pupil expenditure at elementary schools or secondary schools or both 7as applicable depending on if the ,,nala school serves elementary school students or secondary school students1 or both71 of the ,state in which such ,,nala school is located2 or 7,,ii7 #hj percent of the average per-pupil expenditure at elementary schools or secondary schools1 or both 7as applicable depending on if the ,,nala school serves elementary school students or secondary school students1 or both71 of all the ,states4 7,b7 ,ratable amounts ,if the sums appropriated for any fiscal year under subsection 7h7 are insufficient to pay in full the allotments determined under subparagraph 7,a7 for all ,,nala schools1 each of those amounts shall be ratably reduced4 7,c7 ,amount of grant awards for ,,nala schools that are early childhood education programs ,the ,secretary shall allot to each ,,nala school that is an early childhood education program with an approved application1 as described in subsection 7d71 an amount equal to the product of the number of students served by such ,,nala school and an amount determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,,nala school eligibility and certification 7#a7 ,standard ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the national ,native ,american language resource center established under section #b7;b7 shall develop a certification standard for ,,nala schools1 to be renewed every #b years1 which may include requirements related to a ,,nala school's family engagement programming4 7#b7 ,certification ,based on the standard developed under paragraph 7#a71 the national ,native ,american language resource center shall certify eligible schools as certified ,,nala schools4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,,nala school that desires to receive an allotment under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary and the national ,native ,american language resource center established under section #b7;b7 may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application submitted under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 verification that the ,,nala school is certified under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 a description of the services and activities to be supported under the allotment4 7e7 ,authorized services and activities ,each ,,nala school that receives a grant under this section shall use the allotment for services and activities that preserve ,native ,american languages1 such as services and activities that-- 7#a7 are designed to support the use1 practice1 and development of ,native ,american languages and fluent language acquisition and maintenance in alignment with the policy described in section #ajd of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijc72 and 7#b7 supplement1 enrich1 and strengthen the education program of such ,,nala school4 7f7 ,administrative cap ,a ,,nala school receiving an allotment under this section may use the allotments for administrative costs in accordance with the federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the eligible entity4 7g7 ,prohibition on duplicative funding 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,,nala school that receives an allotment under this section for a fiscal year shall not be eligible to receive funding under section #facc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdec7 for the same fiscal year4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit eligibility under section #facc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdec7 for a ,,nala school1 ,native ,american language program1 or other eligible entity under such section that does not receive funding under this section4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #hje4 ,addressing the indirect administrative costs of ,indian education programs 7a7 ,authorized services and activities ,section #faae of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking for administrative purposes and inserting for direct administrative costs2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this subpart shall be for a #e-year period4 4 7b7 ,improvement of educational opportunities for indian children and youth ,section #faba7;e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdda7;e77 is amended by striking for administrative purposes and inserting for direct administrative costs4 7c7 ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native language immersion schools and programs ,section #facc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #c years and inserting #e years2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking for administrative purposes and inserting for direct administrative costs4 7d7 ,alaska ,native education program ,section #fcjd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gedd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,administrative costs ,any limitation on the use of funds for administrative purposes under this part shall apply only to direct administrative costs and shall not include indirect costs recovered pursuant to a federally negotiated indirect cost rate4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #e-year period4 4 7e7 ,native ,hawaiian education program ,section #fbje of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,administrative costs 7#a7 ,in general ,not more than #e percent of funds provided to a recipient of a grant or contract under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any limitation on the use of funds for administrative purposes under this part shall apply only to direct administrative costs and shall not include indirect costs recovered pursuant to a federally negotiated indirect cost rate4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #e-year period4 4 #hjf4 ,increasing access to ,head ,start for ,native children 7a7 ,definitions ,section #fcg of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 7,a7 ,the term ,indian means a member of an ,indian tribe4 7,b7 ,the term ,indian ,head ,start agency means an ,indian tribe that operates1 or an entity that is designated by an ,indian tribe to operate on its behalf1 a ,head ,start program 7including an ,early ,head ,start program74 7#bh7 ,the term ,native ,american language has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7#bi7 7,a7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7,b7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start means an entity1 in the ,state of ,hawaii1 that has experience developing or operating programs for ,native ,hawaiians or programs of instruction in the ,native ,hawaiian language or culture1 that is designated by the ,secretary to operate a ,head ,start program 7including an ,early ,head ,start program74 7,c7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian language has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 4 7b7 ,allotment of funds ,section #fdj7;a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 if a base grant has been established through appropriations for the ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies administering ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs 7including ,native ,hawaiian ,early ,head ,start programs71 to provide an amount for the ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs that is equal to the amount provided for base grants for agencies described in this clause under this subchapter for the prior fiscal year1 by allotting to each agency described in this clause an amount equal to that agency's base grant for the prior fiscal year2 and 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii71 by striking programs71 and and inserting programs71 not more than #a1jjj1jjj for ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs1 and2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term special expansion provisions means clause 7i77,,ii71 and subclauses 7,i77aa7 and 7,,ii77bb7 of clause 7ii71 of subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,i71 by striking ,indian ,head ,start programs or migrant or seasonal ,head ,start programs and inserting ,indian ,head ,start programs1 ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs1 or migrant or seasonal ,head ,start programs2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #c percent and inserting #e percent2 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 for any fiscal year after the last fiscal year for which ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs receive funds under the special expansion provisions1 use #j4c percent for ,head ,start programs funded under paragraph 7#b77;,b77vi7 7other than ,early ,head ,start programs72 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting after clause 7viii7 the following3 7ix7 ,acquiring and maintaining proper facilities for ,indian ,head ,start agencies 7including ,alaska ,native ,head ,start agencies7 and ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including the amount established through appropriations as described in clause 7v7 or 7vi7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7c7 ,waiver for matching funds ,section #fdj7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,if the ,secretary approves financial assistance under this subchapter in excess of #hj percent of the approved costs of the assisted program or activities in accordance with this subsection for an ,indian ,head ,start program1 that approval shall be for a #e-year period or1 if shorter1 the remaining duration of the corresponding ,head ,start agency's designation period44 7d7 ,farmworker1 ,indian1 and ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs ,section #fdj7l7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,indian children and children of migrant and seasonal farmworker families and inserting ,indian children1 ,native ,hawaiian children1 and children of migrant and seasonal farmworker families2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,for the purposes of carrying out paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall annually engage with ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies operating ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 programs or operating ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 programs4 7,b7 ,the engagements shall be for the purpose of better meeting the needs of ,native ,hawaiian children and families1 in accordance with this subchapter1 taking into consideration funding allotments1 distribution formulas1 and other issues affecting the delivery of ,head ,start services in their geographic locations4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary shall publish a notification of the engagements in the ,federal ,register before conducting the engagements4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a detailed report of each engagement shall be prepared and made available1 within #ij days after the engagement1 to all ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies receiving funds under this subchapter4 4 7e7 ,designation of ,head ,start agencies ,section #fda7;c77#g7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf7;c77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 in the case of a ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency1 to not be delivering a high-quality and comprehensive ,head ,start program shall 7notwithstanding clause 7ii77 be subject to the requirements of subparagraph 7,c74 2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b71 the following3 7,c7 ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start engagement and reevaluation ,on making a determination described in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 the ,secretary shall engage in stakeholder engagement with the appropriate ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies for the purpose of establishing a plan to improve the quality of ,head ,start programs operated by the ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency4 ,such plan shall be established and implemented within #f months after the ,secretary's determination4 ,not more than #f months after the implementation of that plan1 the ,secretary shall reevaluate the performance of the ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency4 ,if the ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency is still not delivering a high-quality and comprehensive ,head ,start program1 the ,secretary shall conduct an open competition as described in subsection 7d74 4 7f7 ,standards2 monitoring of ,head ,start agencies and programs ,section #fda;,a of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 consult with ,indian tribes1 including ,alaska ,natives1 and engage with ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies and experts in ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian early childhood education and development1 linguists1 and the ,national ,indian ,head ,start ,directors ,association on the review and promulgation of standards under paragraph 7#a7 7including standards for language acquisition and school readiness74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 1 including ,indian ,head ,start agencies and ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies1 after ,head ,start agencies2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#f77;,a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs ,if such funds are derived from a ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start program1 then such funds shall be redistributed to increase enrollment by the end of the following fiscal year in #a or more ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs4 2 7,c7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 ,if such funds are derived from a ,native ,hawaiian ,early ,head ,start program1 then such funds shall be redistributed to increase enrollment by the end of the following fiscal year in #a or more ,native ,hawaiian ,early ,head ,start programs42 and 7,d7 in clause 7v71 as so redesignated1 by striking clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 each place the term appears and inserting clauses 7i7 through 7iv74 7g7 ,head ,start collaboration2 ,state early education and care ,section #fdb;,b of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,b77vi7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,b77vii72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 to the ,state administrative office serving ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs1 after to each ,state2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77vi71 by striking including migrant and seasonal ,head ,start programs and ,indian ,head ,start programs and inserting including migrant or seasonal ,head ,start programs1 ,indian ,head ,start programs1 and ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs1 as applicable4 7h7 ,reallocations ,section #fde of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking 7d7 and all that following through 7#c7 ,notwithstanding and inserting 7d77#a7 ,notwithstanding2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 a ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency that operates both an ,early ,head ,start program under section #fde;,a and a ,head ,start program may1 at its discretion1 at any time during the grant period involved1 reallocate funds between the ,early ,head ,start program and the ,head ,start program in order to address fluctuations in client populations1 including pregnant women and children from birth to compulsory school age4 ,the reallocation of such funds between programs by a ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency during a year shall not serve as the basis for the ,secretary to reduce a base grant 7as defined in section #fdj7;a77#g77 for either program in succeeding years4 4 7i7 ,member priority selection 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fde of the ,head ,start ,act is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,an ,indian tribe that operates a ,head ,start program may1 at its discretion1 establish selection criteria1 including criteria to prioritize children in families for which a child1 a family member1 or a member of the same household1 is a member of an ,indian tribe1 to enroll children who would benefit from the ,head ,start program4 7#b7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency may determine eligibility for ,head ,start services without regard to family income4 ,such agency shall establish selection criteria1 consistent with community needs identified pursuant to this subchapter1 to determine which children shall be enrolled and prioritized for services4 4 7#b7 ,repeal ,the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd1 is amended by striking section #bch of division ,d 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj note74 7j7 ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start flexibilities ,notwithstanding any provision of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 after engagement with ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies that operate ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs1 including ,native ,hawaiian ,early ,head ,start programs1 shall promulgate regulations under such ,act that provide flexibilities for ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start programs 7including ,native ,hawaiian ,early ,head ,start programs7 that are analogous to the flexibilities provided for ,indian ,head ,start programs 7including ,indian ,early ,head ,start programs71 as appropriate1 including with respect to impasse procedures1 service areas1 eligibility requirements1 reallocation of funds across ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start programs1 selection criteria1 facilities1 data systems1 ,native ,american cultural preservation and language revitalization activities1 designation renewal1 and replacement of grant recipients4 #hjg4 ,addressing homelessness in ,,bie schools ,section #gbb7;c77#b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking #a percent and inserting #b percent1 subject to subparagraph 7,c712 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,of that transferred amount1 not more than #bej1jjj may be used to provide grant funding to a nonprofit organization for technical assistance1 including training1 materials1 grant application assistance1 proper enumeration of children1 capacity expansion1 and coordination between the ,bureau of ,indian ,education and schools funded by the ,secretary of the ,interior42 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such agreement shall also provide that the transferred funds described in clause 7i7 may be used for emergency housing for students42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,hold harmless ,for any fiscal year in which1 after the application of subparagraph 7,a71 the amount of an allotment under paragraph 7#a7 to a ,state for a fiscal year would be less than the amount that such ,state received under such paragraph for fiscal year #bjbd 7referred to in this subparagraph as the ,,fy #bjbd amount71 the ,secretary shall reduce the percentage reserved under subparagraph 7,b7 in order to provide each ,state with the ,,fy #bjbd amount1 except that in no case shall the ,secretary reduce such percentage to less than #a percent4 4 #hjh4 ,bureau of ,indian ,education ,behavioral ,health and ,wellness ,program ,part ,b of title ,,xi of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #aaci 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7 the following3 #aaci;,a4 ,behavioral ,health and ,wellness ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means any student or staff or faculty member at a ,bureau-funded school4 7#b7 ,program ,the term program means the ,behavioral ,health and ,wellness ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,behavioral ,health and ,wellness ,program1 to fill existing behavioral health gaps across ,bureau-funded schools1 including dormitories4 7c7 ,services ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall provide to eligible recipients1 subject to the availability of funding1 and at the discretion of the leadership of the applicable ,bureau-funded school-- 7#a7 virtual counseling services2 7#b7 a hotline available #bd hours a day1 #g days a week1 for immediate crisis support relating to behavioral health2 7#c7 crisis response and support services2 and 7#d7 such other behavioral health services as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,contracting authority ,for purposes of providing any service described in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary may enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or interagency agreement1 as applicable1 with-- 7#a7 a relevant ,federal partner2 or 7#b7 an entity that has a demonstrated record of providing behavioral health services and working with tribes1 ,bureau-funded schools1 and ,indian students4 7e7 ,training and technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide training and technical assistance to ,bureau-funded schools that implement services described in subsection 7c7 or any other additional behavioral health services4 7f7 ,continuation of program ,the program carried out under this section shall be a continuation of the ,behavioral ,health and ,wellness ,program carried out by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education that terminated on ,january #ca1 #bjbf4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb4 4 #hji4 ,alaska ,tribal ,school ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #ebab of the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,alaska tribal school ,the term ,alaska ,tribal school means a full-time public school program operated in ,alaska by-- 7,a7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,b7 a ,tribal organization 7as defined in that section72 or 7,c7 a public or public charter school that-- 7i7 operates specifically to serve ,alaska ,native students2 and 7ii7 has a resolution of support from an ,indian ,tribe 7as so defined74 4 7b7 ,alaska ,tribal school program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating sections #ebji through #ebab 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bejh through #beaa7 as sections #ebaj through #ebac1 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after section #ebjh the following3 #ebji4 ,alaska tribal school program 7a7 ,,isdeaa terms ,in this section1 the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program within the ,department of the ,interior to provide grants to-- 7#a7 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations that operate a public or public charter school in ,alaska that has been certified as an ,alaska ,tribal school by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 a public or public charter school operated specifically to serve ,alaska ,native students that-- 7,a7 has a resolution of support from an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 has been certified as an ,alaska ,tribal school by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,grant amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine the amounts of grants awarded under this section based on a per-student formula determined through a negotiated rulemaking with ,alaska ,tribal schools in existence on the date of enactment of the ,native ,children's ,commission ,implementation ,act of #bjbf4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the formula determined under paragraph 7#a7 shall consider-- 7,a7 the hours served per day by the applicable ,alaska ,tribal school2 7,b7 the grades served by the ,alaska ,tribal school2 7,c7 the isolation of the ,alaska ,tribal school2 7,d7 the cost of living of the area served by the ,alaska ,tribal school2 and 7,e7 additional costs associated with ,native language programs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,use of funds ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 a grant awarded under this section may be used for any of the following3 7#a7 ,expenditures for education-related activities1 including school operations1 academics1 extracurricular programs1 residential offerings1 guidance and counseling1 and administrative purposes4 7#b7 ,support services for the applicable ,alaska ,tribal school1 including transportation4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,not more than #a grant may be awarded under this section with respect to any ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or public charter school each fiscal year4 7#b7 ,no acquisition of real property or construction ,a grant awarded under this section may not be used-- 7,a7 to acquire real property2 or 7,b7 to construct a facility4 7f7 ,application 7#a7 ,indian self-determination and education assistance act ,indian ,tribes may include funding provided under this section in contracts or compacts made with the ,department of the ,interior under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7#b7 ,endowments ,section #ebab shall apply to ,alaska ,tribal schools receiving a grant under this section4 7g7 ,annual requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that an ,alaska ,tribal school is eligible for assistance under this section1 the eligibility determination shall remain in effect until the determination is revoked by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,each recipient of a grant awarded under this section shall complete1 and submit to the applicable ,tribal council and the ,secretary1 an annual report1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the activities carried out using grant funds2 7,b7 information on how those activities supported student academic achievement1 student well-being1 and other student outcomes identified by the applicable ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 and 7,c7 any recommendations on how to improve the program under this section4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #ebjd7;b7 of the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bejc7;b77 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7,i7 by striking section #ebjd7;a77#b7 and inserting subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #ebjd7;a7 and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 in each of paragraphs 7#d77;,b77iv7 and 7#e77;,b71 by striking section #ebji7;e7 and inserting section #ebjh7;e74 7,b7 ,section #ajja7;a77#f7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcgak7a77#f77 is amended by striking section #ebab of the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa77 and inserting section #ebac of the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh74 7,c7 ,section #gda7;a77#e77;,a77v7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjia7;a77#e77;,a77v77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking section #ebab of the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa77 and inserting section #ebac of the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh74