119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 6415
The Native American Seeds Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior to work with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to identify and protect seeds of traditional or cultural significance to Native American communities. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must support tribal efforts to preserve these seeds, including helping establish and maintain Native American seed banks and supporting traditional tribal agriculture systems that cultivate these seeds. The legislation includes strong privacy protections, requiring the Secretary to keep confidential any culturally sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information that tribes provide. The bill does not authorize any additional federal funding—instead, it relies on existing appropriations to cover these activities. This legislation affects federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations across the United States that wish to preserve their agricultural heritage and traditional seed varieties.