Policy Update - October 2026
NFBC Marker Bill Tracker for the 119th Congress
Keep tabs on the latest legislation by following the Coalition’s Marker Bill Tracker on our website. The tracker includes a summary of marker bills that have been endorsed by the Native Farm Bill Coalition, as well as the sponsors and co-sponsors on the bill.
October Policy Update from Intertribal Agriculture Council
Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) is monitoring several federal policy developments affecting Tribal agriculture, sovereignty, and natural resource management. Key updates include:
Virtual consultations are being held this week on proposed changes to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ records schedule, with written comments due November 30, 2026
Nominations for the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee are due December 8, 2026
Implications of USDA’s American Seed Sovereignty Initiative on Tribal seed stewardship
Tracking the implementation of executive orders and initiatives related to ranching, especially the “Promoting Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expanding Market Access for American Meat Producers” Executive Order
Provisions in the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 that could limit Tribal consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act
IAC continues to follow these developments and advocate for Tribal interests.
2026 Annual Policy Resolutions in Progress from the National Congress of American Indians
The adopted 2026 Annual Policy Resolutions are being finalized, signed, and will be available soon. Over 80 resolutions are in progress, from protecting Tribal cultural resources to ensuring access to national archives and federal Indian records.
View the final action taken on each resolution in the tracker.
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