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Native News Weekly (September 15, 2024): D.C. Briefs

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WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.

The Administration for Children and Families Annual Tribal Consultation on September 18
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites Tribal leaders to the ACF Annual Tribal Consultation meeting virtually on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 1:00 - 4:30pm EDT.
 

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During the sessions, ACF leadership will engage with Tribal leaders on issues important to the Tribes and ACF Tribal program priorities. Topics include ACF implementation of EO 14112 and integration processes for the 477 program. Registration is required and available here: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana/event/acf-tribal-consultation-2024 . Please see this consultation agenda for more information.
 
USDA Forest Service &AIANTA Partner to Connect Indigenous Communities with Climate Resilience Resources 
The USDA Forest Service its Community Navigator Initiative has launched a partnership with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA).
 
The goal of this partnership is to connect and support Native Nations and communities in the U.S. and those at high risk of wildfires and climate with opportunities created by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws, landmark investments in the nation’s infrastructure.
 
As part of the project, AIANTA will launch an extensive mentorship program to help Native Nations and communities build climate resilience by finding and accessing grant funding and capacity-building support. AIANTA will provide guidance and support in identifying funding eligibility, resources needed to apply for grant funds, and workshops and training sessions centered on building climate resilience and organizational capacity. This project is rooted in recreation and tourism with a focus on healthy lands and forests, which result in healthy economics for Native Nations where recreation and cultural tourism can thrive. 
Proposed Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act Released
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a press release outlining that the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, created by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014.

Included in the notice is a public hearing, scheduled for January 13th, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.  Requests to attend the public hearing must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2025.
 

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