This bill amends federal law to allow Indian Tribes to participate in the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, a Department of Defense initiative that funds infrastructure projects in communities affected by military installations. Previously, only local governments and states were eligible to apply for these funds. The legislation expands eligibility to federally recognized Indian Tribes by modifying title 10 of the U.S. Code and defines Indian Tribes using the same definition found in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or timelines. By opening this program to tribal governments, the legislation aims to help Native American communities improve infrastructure near military facilities that may impact their lands or resources.
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