Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
To amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.
HB5328 proposes to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The main goal is to allow advance appropriations for certain accounts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service. This means the government can set aside funds in advance to ensure these programs have the necessary resources. This would affect tribes and Indigenous communities by providing more stable and predictable funding for important services.
The bill was introduced on September 11, 2025, and referred to several committees, including Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Budget. These committees will review the bill to determine how it fits into their areas of focus. It has not yet been scheduled for a committee meeting or vote.
Key actions so far include its introduction and referral to relevant committees. The bill is in the early stages, and further steps will depend on the committees' reviews and recommendations.
