USA Workforce Investment Act

House Bill

H.R. 5493

119th Congress

USA Workforce Investment Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elise M. Stefanik

Representative

Republican

NY-21

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

The USA Workforce Investment Act would create a new position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture. This person would oversee the USDA's work with Native American tribes and tribal organizations, helping to coordinate programs and policies that affect them.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

SponsorElise M. Stefanik (R-NY)

Introduced9/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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USA Workforce Investment Act

The USA Workforce Investment Act would create a new position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture. This person would oversee the USDA's work with Native American tribes and tribal organizations, helpin

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The USA Workforce Investment Act would create a new position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture. This person would oversee the USDA's work with Native American tribes and tribal organizations, helping to coordinate programs and policies that affect them.

Bill Number: 5493
Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY)
Introduced: 9/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Title: USA Workforce Investment Act
Bill Number: 5493
Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 9/18/2025
Summary: The USA Workforce Investment Act would create a new position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture. This person would oversee the USDA's work with Native American tribes and tribal organizations, helping to coordinate programs and policies th

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The USA Workforce Investment Act would create a new position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture. This person would oversee the USDA's work with Native American tribes and tribal organizations, helping to coordinate programs and policies that affect them.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Strengthening the Office of Tribal Relations Act of 2023 This bill establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture (USDA). This position may be responsible for (1) overseeing USDA's Office of Tribal Relations; (2) planning, coordinating, and implementing USDA's policies and programs serving Indian tribes and tribal organizations; (3) coordinating tribal programs and activities in all of USDA's offices and agencies; and (4) participating in negotiated rulemakings associated with USDA's tribal programs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a new Assistant Secretary of Agriculture position to oversee USDA's tribal relations and programs
The Assistant Secretary would help plan, coordinate, and implement USDA policies and programs for Indian tribes and organizations
The position would also participate in rulemaking related to USDA's tribal initiatives

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would give Native American tribes and organizations a stronger voice within the USDA. The new Assistant Secretary role would help ensure tribal interests are represented in the department's decision-making and programs, which could lead to more effective and equitable policies for Native communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5493, 119th Congress (2025). "USA Workforce Investment Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5493

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