MARKER BILL TRACKER
Below is a summary of draft language that has been circulated by Congressional offices and marker bills that have been introduced to-date. The NFBC has provided input or helped draft marker bills noted in the green tracker.
PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
S.1780
Endorsed by the Native Farm Bill Coalition
Expands 638 to Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) to allow Tribal governments to inspect beef, bison, chicken, fish, seafood, and other products put into their food programs.
Democratic Co-Lead
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Tina Smith (D-MN)
Republican Co-Lead
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Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Improving Agriculture, Research, Cultivation, Timber and Indigenous Commodities (ARCTIC) Act
S.2354
Endorsed by the Native Farm Bill Coalition
Makes the 638 FDPIR demonstration program authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill permanent;
Expands 638 to any function, service, or activity provided by the U.S. Forest Service;
Expands 638 to any function, service, or activity provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS);
Expands 638 to Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) to allow Tribal governments to inspect beef, bison, chicken, fish, seafood, and other products put into their food programs;
Requires the USDA Secretary to report to Congress on its plan to establish an Office of Self-Governance within one year;
Expands the Buy Indian Act to USDA;
Authorizes the USDA Secretary to establish a new grant and loan program to establish food banks or food pantries in frontier communities;
Requires a report within two years of enactment on the effects of coastal seaweed farming; and
Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to require consultation with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Democratic Co-Lead
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Republican Co-Lead
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Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)