# 2025-15125: USDA Calls for Tribal Nominees to Join Advisory Committee

2025-15125, Tribal Advisory Committee; Notice of Solicitation for Nominations, is a Federal Register notice from Agriculture Department published 2025-08-08 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-15125
- Title: Tribal Advisory Committee; Notice of Solicitation for Nominations
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Agriculture Department
- Citation: 90 FR 38431
- Published: 2025-08-08
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

USDA Calls for Tribal Nominees to Join Advisory Committee

## Summary

The USDA is looking for four new members to join its Tribal Advisory Committee, which helps guide decisions affecting Indian tribes and related groups. If you’re part of a tribe or a tribal organization, now’s the time to nominate someone for these important spots, with terms lasting up to three years. Get your nominations in soon—background checks and paperwork are part of the process, but there’s no pay involved.

## Abstract

Through this notice, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting nominations for four (4) vacancies on the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee ("the Committee"). The Committee consists of eleven (11) members serving staggered terms. Three members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture for a three-year term and one by the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture to serve the remainder of the vacancy term ending December 19, 2025. Members may only serve on one USDA advisory committee at a time. Candidates and alternates selected for potential appointments will undergo a USDA background check. Pursuant to the Committee's statutory authorization, only Indian tribes as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304, Tribal organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304, or national or regional organizations with expertise in issues relating to the Committee may nominate candidates for consideration. Complete nomination packages will include a nomination letter signed by a representative authorized to make decisions on behalf of the nominating entity, the nominee's resume, and a USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form completed by the nominee (available online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ documents/ad-755-advisory-committee-commodity-board-background- information.pdf). Resumes or curriculum vitae must be limited to five one-sided pages and should include a summary of the following information: current and past organization affiliations; areas of expertise; education; career positions held; any other notable positions held; and geographic locations and regions served. Additional letters of endorsement are optional.

## Effects PRIA read

- USDA seeks four Tribal Committee members: benefit, low. The USDA is asking for nominations to fill four (4) vacancies on its Tribal Advisory Committee, which has eleven (11) members serving staggered terms. If you represent a tribe or qualifying organization, you can nominate a candidate for these seats.
- Who may nominate candidates: benefit, low. Only Indian tribes (as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304), Tribal organizations (25 U.S.C. 5304), or national or regional organizations with relevant expertise may submit nominations for the Committee vacancies. Other individuals or groups may not submit nominations under this notice.
- Appointment terms and vacancy end date: benefit, low. Three members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to serve three-year terms, and one member will be appointed by the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture to serve the remainder of a vacancy term ending December 19, 2025. The Committee has eleven (11) members total with…
- Single USDA advisory committee service rule: cost, low. Members may only serve on one USDA advisory committee at a time, so nominees who already serve on another USDA advisory committee cannot hold dual service. Candidates should ensure they are not serving on another USDA advisory committee if selected.
- Background checks required for nominees: cost, low. Candidates and alternates selected for potential appointment will undergo a USDA background check as part of the selection process. Nominees should expect to complete clearance steps before appointment.
- Nomination package and resume rules: cost, low. Complete nomination packages must include a nomination letter signed by an authorized representative, the nominee's resume limited to five one-sided pages, and a USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form. Resumes must list affiliations, expertise, education, career positions, n…

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## Sources
- [2025-15125 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/08/2025-15125/tribal-advisory-committee-notice-of-solicitation-for-nominations)
- [2025-15125 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-08/pdf/2025-15125.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-15125 (as of 2026-06-08).