Sec. 4004. Food distribution program on Indian reservations
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Section 4(b)(6)(F) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2013(b)(6)(F) ) is amended by striking 2012 and inserting 2018 . In this subsection: The terms Indian and Indian tribe have the meaning given the terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ). The term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b ). The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of tribal administration of Federal food assistance programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof), in lieu of State agencies or other administrating entities.
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that— contains a list of programs, services, functions, and activities with respect to which it would be feasible to be administered by a tribal organization; a description of whether that administration would necessitate a statutory or regulatory change; and such other issues that may be determined by the Secretary and developed through consultation pursuant to paragraph (4).
In developing the report required by paragraph (3), the Secretary shall consult with tribal organizations. Out of any funds made available under section 18 for fiscal year 2014, the Secretary shall make available to carry out the study and report described in paragraphs
(2)and
(3)$1,000,000, to remain available until expended. Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall pilot a demonstration project by awarding a grant to 1 or more tribal organizations authorized to administer the food distribution program on Indian reservations under section 4(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2013(b) ) for the purpose of purchasing nutritious and traditional foods, and when practicable, foods produced locally by Indian producers, for distribution to recipients of foods distributed under that program. The Secretary may award a grant on a noncompetitive basis to 1 or more tribal organizations that have the administrative and financial capability to conduct a demonstration project, as determined by the Secretary. During the implementation phase of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes and provide outreach to Indian farmers, ranchers, and producers regarding the training and capacity to participate in the demonstration project. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. The funds and authorities provided under this subparagraph are in addition to any other funds or authorities the Secretary may have to carry out activities described in this paragraph.
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