S3358Referred to Committee

Native American Seeds Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-04
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
Democrat · NM · Senator
Votes with party: 81.2% (824 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (6)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

2025-12-04

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would support Native American tribes in preserving, cultivating, and distributing traditional seeds that are culturally and historically important to their communities. It aims to help tribes maintain control over their seed heritage and promote agricultural practices that are tied to Native American traditions and food sovereignty. The bill would affect Native American communities, tribal governments, and potentially farmers and gardeners interested in traditional indigenous crop varieties.

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