H.R. 3654 · In committee · Native Americans

TERRA Act

Sponsor: Emily Randall (D-WA)

What it does

• Directs the Secretary of the Interior to authorize eligible Indian Tribes to integrate funding from multiple eligible Federal programs into comprehensive Plans to address environmental impacts and natural disasters.
• Authorizes Indian Tribes approved under a Plan to reallocate, reprogram, consolidate, or rebudget funds from integrated Federal programs among various services and activities in accordance with designated Plan purposes.
• Establishes streamlined permitting and review procedures through participating agencies to expedite implementation of approved Plans.
• Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a reduced reporting framework for Tribes operating under an approved Plan, lowering administrative costs.

Latest action

Sep 9, 2025: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee