# 119-hr-2412: Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act

119-hr-2412, Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2412
- Congress: 119
- Title: Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Creates a dedicated Office for Indigenous Affairs and an Ambassador-level Coordinator to centralize U.S. diplomacy with Indigenous peoples worldwide.** The bill would set a five-year international strategy, require interagency coordination, and add training plus an advisory commission to guide policy. - Indigenous communities: Would steer U.S. diplomatic resources toward Indigenous health, education, economic development, international human rights, and protection in humanitarian crises. The required strategy must identify 10 to 20 countries and outline specific programs and annual resource needs. - Federal agencies: Would give the Coordinator authority to coordinate policies, programs, and funding across the Department of State, USAID, the Department of the Interior, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Development Finance Corporation. It authorizes appropriations for the Office and says funds should be used to supplement existing programs. - Advisory commission and training: Would create an 18-member Advisory Commission with appointees and tribal organization representatives to advise the Coordinator and issue annual recommendations. It would also require pre-posting training for Foreign Service officers on the history and engagement of nearby Indigenous communities.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Advisory commission on Indigenous diplomacy: benefit, low. If enacted, the State Department would create an Advisory Commission on Indigenous Peoples, chaired by the Coordinator. The Secretary would appoint 8 members who are not federal employees; congressional leaders would appoint 6; and 3 Indigenous organizations would each name one representative. Appo…
- New office and 5-year Indigenous diplomacy plan: benefit, low. If enacted, the State Department would set up an Office for Indigenous Affairs. The President would appoint an Ambassador‑at‑Large Coordinator, confirmed by the Senate, who reports to the Secretary of State. The bill would allow "such sums as may be necessary," available until spent, to support thi…
- Training on Indigenous communities for diplomats: benefit, low. If enacted, diplomats posted overseas would get new pre‑departure training. Chiefs of mission, deputy chiefs, and other officers would learn about local Indigenous history and culture near their post. The training would give guidance on how to engage with and support people from those communities.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
- 119-hr-3718: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5220: Congressional Power of the Purse Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-2412 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2412)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10061)
- [119-hr-3718: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3718)
- [119-hr-5220: Congressional Power of the Purse Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5220)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2412 (as of 2025-12-21).