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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, defined as seeds of traditional or cultural significance. The Secretary of the Interior must work with Indian Tribes to identify these seeds and support efforts to protect them, including seed banks and traditional agriculture systems. The Act also mandates that courts defer to the Secretary's interpretation of ambiguous provisions and prohibits the disclosure of culturally sensitive information provided by tribes.