THINK TWICE Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2424

119th Congress

THINK TWICE Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Pete Ricketts

Senator

Republican

NE

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

The THINK TWICE Act of 2025 would authorize advance appropriations for several key programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service. This means that Congress would approve funding for these programs one year in advance, providing more stability and predictability for the agencies and the Native American communities they serve.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

SponsorPete Ricketts (R-NE)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.

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THINK TWICE Act of 2025

The THINK TWICE Act of 2025 would authorize advance appropriations for several key programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service. This means that Congress would approve funding for these programs one year i

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The THINK TWICE Act of 2025 would authorize advance appropriations for several key programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service. This means that Congress would approve funding for these programs one year in advance, providing more stability and predictability for the agencies and the Native American communities they serve.

Bill Number: 2424
Sponsor: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Title: THINK TWICE Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2424
Sponsor: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: The THINK TWICE Act of 2025 would authorize advance appropriations for several key programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service. This means that Congress would approve funding for these programs one year in advance, providing more stability and

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The THINK TWICE Act of 2025 would authorize advance appropriations for several key programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service. This means that Congress would approve funding for these programs one year in advance, providing more stability and predictability for the agencies and the Native American communities they serve.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2023This bill authorizes advance appropriations for several covered appropriations accounts of (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of the Interior, and (2) the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services. The advance appropriations provide new budget authority that first becomes available for the first fiscal year after the budget year.The covered accounts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs are (1) Operation of Indian Programs, (2) Contract Support Costs, (3) the Indian Guaranteed Loan Program, (4) Construction, and (5) Payments for Tribal Leases.The covered accounts within the Bureau of Indian Education are (1) Operation of Indian Education Programs, and (2) Education Construction.The covered accounts within the Indian Health Service are (1) Indian Health Services, (2) Contract Support Costs, (3) Payments for Tribal Leases, and (4) Indian Health Facilities.The bill also requires the President's budget and the supporting documents submitted to Congress to include detailed estimates related to the advance appropriations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes advance appropriations for programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service
Covered accounts include operation of Indian programs, construction, health services, and more
Aims to provide more stability and predictability for funding of these critical Native American programs
Requires the President's budget to include detailed estimates related to the advance appropriations
Intended to improve delivery of essential services and support to Native American communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly benefit Native American communities by stabilizing funding and improving the delivery of critical services provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service. It would help these agencies plan and operate more effectively, leading to better outcomes for Native American education, healthcare, economic development, and other vital programs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2424, 119th Congress (2025). "THINK TWICE Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2424

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