Title 25, IndiansRelease 119-102
§4021 Purpose
Title 25 › CHAPTER 42 — AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM › SUBCHAPTER II — INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › § 4021
Summary
Allows Indian tribal governments to manage tribal funds now held in trust by the United States and managed by the Secretary through the Bureau, to give tribes more control or show self-determination while keeping U.S. trust responsibility.
Full Legal Text
Title 25, §4021
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The purpose of this subchapter is to allow tribes an opportunity to manage tribal funds currently held in trust by the United States and managed by the Secretary through the Bureau, that, consistent with the trust responsibility of the United States and the principles of self-determination, will—
(1)give Indian tribal governments greater control over the management of such trust funds; or
(2)otherwise demonstrate how the principles of self-determination can work with respect to the management of such trust funds, in a manner consistent with the trust responsibility of the United States.
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Citation
25 U.S.C. § 4021
Title 25, Indians
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102