Page values for "Office of Tribal Relations"

Serves as the primary point of contact for Native American and Alaska Native tribal governments, ensuring that USDA programs and policies are accessible, efficient, and developed in consultation with these communities.

1400 Independence Ave., SW, Room 106-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250

Not specifically itemized; part of USDA's total budget for FY 2024, which was around $25.3 billion.

• Facilitates government-to-government relations between USDA and tribal governments
• Ensures relevant USDA programs and policies are easy to understand and accessible
• Coordinates tribal consultations across USDA agencies
• Supports initiatives like the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative

• USDA Departmental Regulation DR 1340-002 - Tribal Consultation, Coordination, and Collaboration
• Executive Order 13175 - Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments