H.R.6415

Native American Seeds Act of 2025

Introduced·12/3/25

Native American Seeds Act of 2025 assists Indian Tribes in protecting culturally significant seeds.

The Native American Seeds Act of 2025 aims to assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds, which are seeds of traditional or cultural significance. The Act defines "Native American seed" and "Indian Tribe" based on existing statutes. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with working with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to identify Native American seeds and support efforts to protect them, including seed banks and traditional agriculture systems.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Dec 3, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 3, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.