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H.R. 6097: Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

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H.R. 6097: Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

117th Congress · introduced 2021-11-30 · Native Americans · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2021-11-30 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

Plain summary

Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act This bill requires certain agencies to facilitate contacts and cooperation between federally recognized tribes and Indigenous peoples of other countries in the Western Hemisphere. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce, in coordination with the Department of the Interior, to submit a strategy to Congress. The strategy must promote and facilitate (1) cross-investments and export opportunities between tribes and Indigenous peoples in tribal businesses and commercial enterprises that involve Indigenous peoples, and (2) the development of supply chains for U.S. entities that include certified products produced by tribes and Indigenous peoples. Additionally, the Inter-American Foundation, the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation must (1) consult with representatives of civil society organizations, especially organizations comprised of or representing the interests of Indigenous peoples; and (2) provide assistance to Western Hemisphere countries that promotes and facilitates entrepreneurship among Indigenous peoples.

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Official text

Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] · 2 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

James A. Himes (D-CT), Tom Cole (R-OK)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] reported raising $922,924 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong117-hr6097 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117