1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated February 4, 2021The Bureau of Indian Affairs: FY2021 AppropriationsThe Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), administers programs for tribal government, social services, law enforcement, infrastructure, and trust land an
2、d natural resources in Indian Country. BIA plays a leading role in carrying out federal trust, treaty, and other responsibilities to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and federally recognized tribes. This In Focus compares enacted BIA FY2021 discretionary appropriations with President Trumps request
3、 for FY2021 discretionary appropriations and enacted FY2020 appropriations. Supplemental appropriations and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) appropriations are not included. Issues for Congress, such as the terms and conditions of a new appropriations account, organizational changes, and funding
4、 for the Tiwahe Initiative, are discussed below. Discretionary Appropriations Accounts Congress and the Administration generally provide discretionary appropriations to BIA in annual appropriations laws for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. P.L. 116-260, Division G,