Tribal organization
Defined in 66 places across 14 titles of the United States Code.
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.
Same definition in 4 sections
- 2026–present33 U.S.C. § 1981Navigation and Navigable Waters · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2024–present33 U.S.C. § 2269Navigation and Navigable Waters · Tribal partnership program · in this section
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 16237The Public Health and Welfare · Wind energy research and development · in this section
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 16238The Public Health and Welfare · Solar energy research and development · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meanings given the terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” in section 5304 of title 25.
Same definition in 4 sections
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 254c-1bThe Public Health and Welfare · Rural obstetric network grants · in this section
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 254c-20The Public Health and Welfare · Expanding capacity for health outcomes · in this section
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 290dd-4The Public Health and Welfare · Program to support coordination and continuation of care for drug overdose patients · in this section
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 290ee-8The Public Health and Welfare · Career Act; treatment, recovery, and workforce support grants · in this section
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given that term in section 5304 of title 25.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 10705Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 3797ff-4The Public Health and Welfare · Transferred · in this subchapter
The term "tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2010–201625 U.S.C. § 1603Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2014–present25 U.S.C. § 443dIndians · Transferred · in this section
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).1
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2016–present25 U.S.C. § 1603Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2016–present25 U.S.C. § 1685Indians · Service of traditional foods in public facilities · in this section
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term “tribal organization” in section 5304 of title 25.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2020–present33 U.S.C. § 1141Navigation and Navigable Waters · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 290ee-3aThe Public Health and Welfare · Grant program for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders · in this section
The term "tribal organization" means—
(A) the governing body of any Indian tribe;
(B) any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body of a tribe or tribes to be served, or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities; or
(C) any tribal nonprofit organization.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 12291Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions and grant provisions · in this subchapter
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 13925The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions and grant provisions · in this subchapter
The term “tribal organization” means—
(A) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized community, including a Native village (as defined in section 1602(c) of title 43); or
(B) in connection with any personnel action referred to in subsection (c)(1) of this section, any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by a governing body referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and which has been delegated by such governing body the authority to grant a waiver under such subsection with respect to such personnel action.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1994–present25 U.S.C. § 472AIndians · Indian preference laws applicable to Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service positions · for purposes of this section
- 2016–present25 U.S.C. § 5117Indians · Indian preference laws applicable to Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service positions · for purposes of this section
The terms "Indian", "Indian tribe", and "tribal organization" have the meanings given such terms in subsections (d), (e), and (l), respectively, of section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1998–present29 U.S.C. § 2911Labor · Native American programs · as used in this section
- 2014–201629 U.S.C. § 3221Labor · Native American programs · as used in this section
The terms “Indian tribe” and “Tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 1603 of title 25.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2019–present42 U.S.C. § 280IThe Public Health and Welfare · Developmental disabilities surveillance and research program · in this part
- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 713The Public Health and Welfare · Personal responsibility education · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 5304 of title 25.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 247BThe Public Health and Welfare · Safe motherhood · in this section
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 290bb-7aThe Public Health and Welfare · Youth prevention and recovery · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 5304 of title 25.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 290ee-5The Public Health and Welfare · National recovery housing best practices · in this section
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 295hThe Public Health and Welfare · Loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment workforce · in this section
"tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: Provided, That in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of each such Indian tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant; and
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1994–present25 U.S.C. § 450BIndians · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
- 2016–202025 U.S.C. § 5304Indians · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
2 In this section, the terms “tribal organization” and “trust land” have the meanings given those terms in section 3765 of this title.
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- 202238 U.S.C. § 2303Veterans Benefits · Death in Department facility; plot allowance · in this section
(A) The term “tribal organization” means—
(i) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, or
(ii) any legally established organization of Indians which—
(I) is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization, and
(II) includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities.
(B) In any case in which a grant is provided under this chapter to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of the governing bodies of Indian tribes representing 80 percent of those students attending the tribally controlled school shall be considered a sufficient tribal authorization for such grant.
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- 1994–200125 U.S.C. § 2511Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meaning given such terms by section 450b of title 25.
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- 1996–201642 U.S.C. § 619The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this part
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meaning given such terms by section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 619The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this part
Except for the purposes of subchapter X of this chapter, the term “tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, or any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body. In any case in which a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of each such Indian tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant.
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 3002The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
For purposes of this section, subchapter XIX, and subchapter XXI, the terms “Indian”, “Indian Tribe”, “Indian Health Program”, “Tribal Organization”, and “Urban Indian Organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 1603 of title 25.
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- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 1320BThe Public Health and Welfare · National Commission on Children · for purposes of this section
For purposes of this section, the terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” shall have the meanings given such terms by subsections (e) and (l) of section 450b of title 25, respectively.
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- 1996–201642 U.S.C. § 628The Public Health and Welfare · Payments to Indian tribal organizations · for purposes of this section
For purposes of this section, the terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” shall have the meanings given such terms by subsections (e) and (l) of section 5304 of title 25, respectively.
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- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 628The Public Health and Welfare · Payments to Indian tribal organizations · for purposes of this section
For purposes of this subsection, the term “tribal organization” means—
(A) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized community, including a Native village (as defined in section 1602(c) of title 43); or
(B) in connection with any personnel action referred to in this subsection, any local school board as defined in section 2026 of this title, and which has been delegated by such governing body the authority to grant a waiver under such subsection with respect to such personnel action.
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- 1994–200125 U.S.C. § 2012Indians · Indian education personnel · in this section
In this paragraph, the term “tribal organization” has the meaning given that term in section 450b(l) of title 25.
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- 2005–201650 U.S.C. § 1521War and National Defense · Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions · in this section
In this paragraph, the term “tribal organization” has the meaning given that term in section 5304(l) of title 25.
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- 2016–present50 U.S.C. § 1521War and National Defense · Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions · in this section
In this section, the term "tribal organization" has the meaning given such term in section 3765 of this title.
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- 2018–present38 U.S.C. § 2306Veterans Benefits · Headstones, markers, and burial receptacles · in this section
In this section, the terms “Indian”, “Indian Tribe”, “Indian Health Program”, “Tribal Organization”, and “Urban Indian Organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 1603 of title 25.
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- 2009–201042 U.S.C. § 1320BThe Public Health and Welfare · National Commission on Children · for purposes of this section
In this section, the terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 450b of title 25.
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- 2008–201642 U.S.C. § 679cThe Public Health and Welfare · Programs operated by Indian tribal organizations · in this section
In this section, the terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 679cThe Public Health and Welfare · Programs operated by Indian tribal organizations · in this section
In this section, the terms "tribal organization" and "trust land" have the meanings given those terms in section 3765 of this title.
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- 2022–present38 U.S.C. § 2303Veterans Benefits · Death in Department facility; plot allowance · in this section
The term “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2022–present34 U.S.C. § 20705aCrime Control and Law Enforcement · Enhancing the ability of State, local, and Tribal child welfare agencies to identify and respond to children who are, or are at risk of being, victims of trafficking · in this section
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given it in section 450b(l) of title 25.
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- 1994–201642 U.S.C. § 9858NThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given it in section 5304(l) of title 25.
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- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 9858NThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given such term by section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
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- 2011–present26 U.S.C. § 139DInternal Revenue Code · Indian health care benefits · for purposes of this section
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given such term in section 3765 of this title.
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- 2020–present38 U.S.C. § 547Veterans Benefits · Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs · in this section
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given that term in section 3765(4) of this title.
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- 2006–present38 U.S.C. § 2408Veterans Benefits · Aid to States for establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans cemeteries · for purposes of this section
The term "tribal organization" has the meaning given that term in section 450b(l) of this title.
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- 2000–201625 U.S.C. § 4302Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given that term in section 5304(l) of this title.
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- 2016–present25 U.S.C. § 4302Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(1)).
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- 2026–present54 U.S.C. § 101703National Park Service and Related Programs · Cooperative management agreements · in this section
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
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- 2026–present14 U.S.C. § 317Coast Guard · Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs · in this section
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of this title.
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- 2016–present25 U.S.C. § 4352Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
The term "tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 628(c) of this title.
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- 2011–202542 U.S.C. § 629AThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subpart
The term “tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 628(d) of this title.
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- 2025–present42 U.S.C. § 629AThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subpart
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term “tribal organization” in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
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- 2019–present20 U.S.C. § 2302Education · Definitions · under this chapter
The term “tribal organization” means—
(A) the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe; and
(B) any legally established organization of Indians that is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by the governing body or democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by the organization.
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- 2006–present43 U.S.C. § 2401Public Lands · Definitions · in this subchapter
The term “tribal organization” means any organization defined in section 450b(l) of this title.
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- 1994–201625 U.S.C. § 3602Indians · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
The term "tribal organization" means any organization defined in section 5304(l) of this title.
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- 2016–present25 U.S.C. § 3602Indians · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
The term “tribal organization” means—
(i) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized community, including a Native village (as defined in section 1602(c) of title 43); or
(ii) in connection with any personnel action referred to in this subsection, any local school board to which the governing body has delegated the authority to grant a waiver under this subsection with respect to a personnel action.
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- 2001–present25 U.S.C. § 2012Indians · Indian education personnel · in this section
The term “tribal organization” means—
(i) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe; or
(ii) any legally established organization of Indians that—
(I) is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization; and
(II) includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of the organization's activities.
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- 2001–present25 U.S.C. § 2511Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe.
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- 1994–201142 U.S.C. § 629AThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subpart
the term “tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, or any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body; and
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- 1994–199642 U.S.C. § 628The Public Health and Welfare · Payments to Indian tribal organizations · for purposes of this section
The term "tribal organization" shall have the meaning given such term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)) 1 and shall include the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, in the case of native Hawaiians, and such other organizations as the Secretary may prescribe.
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- 2016–present38 U.S.C. § 3765Veterans Benefits · Definitions · for the purposes of this subchapter
The term “tribal organization” shall have the meaning given such term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)) and shall include the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, in the case of native Hawaiians, and such other organizations as the Secretary may prescribe.
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- 2006–201638 U.S.C. § 3765Veterans Benefits · Definitions · for the purposes of this subchapter
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act [25 U.S.C. 1603].
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 1396SThe Public Health and Welfare · Program for distribution of pediatric vaccines · for purposes of this section
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 450b of title 25.
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- 2010–201642 U.S.C. § 10402The Public Health and Welfare · State grants authorized · in this chapter
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 10402The Public Health and Welfare · State grants authorized · in this chapter
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in subsections (d), (e), and (l), respectively, of section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).1
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- 2016–present29 U.S.C. § 3221Labor · Native American programs · as used in this section
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings prescribed for such terms by paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively, of section 102 1 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 [42 U.S.C. 3002].
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- 2000–200642 U.S.C. § 6862The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this part
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings prescribed for such terms by paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively, of section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 [42 U.S.C. 3002].
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- 1994–200042 U.S.C. § 6862The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this part
The terms "Indian", "Indian tribe", and "tribal organization" have the meanings prescribed for such terms by section 3002 of this title.
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- 2006–present42 U.S.C. § 6862The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this part
The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, “tribal organization”, and “urban Indian organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).
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- 2009–present42 U.S.C. § 1397mmThe Public Health and Welfare · Grants to improve outreach and enrollment · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal Organization”, and “Urban Indian Organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 1603 of title 25.
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- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 711The Public Health and Welfare · 711 to 716. Omitted · in this section
The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meaning provided in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
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- 1994–201631 U.S.C. § 1352Money and Finance · Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and financial transactions · as used in this section
The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meaning provided in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).1
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- 2016–present31 U.S.C. § 1352Money and Finance · Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and financial transactions · as used in this section
The terms "Indian Tribe" and "Tribal organization" have the meanings given the terms "Indian tribe" and "tribal organization" in subsections (b) and (c) 3 of section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 300XThe Public Health and Welfare · Determination of amount of allotment · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” have the meanings given the terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization”, respectively, in section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 280g-11The Public Health and Welfare · Awards to support community health workers and community health · in this section
The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
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- 2024–present38 U.S.C. § 1720LVeterans Benefits · Home- and community-based services: programs · in this section
The terms “Indian tribe” and “tribal organization” mean a tribe, band, or other organized group recognized in the State in which the tribe, band, or group resides, or considered by the Secretary of the Interior, to be an Indian tribe or an Indian organization for any purpose.
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- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 9911The Public Health and Welfare · Payments to Indian tribes · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” shall have the meanings given such terms in section 5304 of title 25.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 280g-4cThe Public Health and Welfare · Expanding access to forensics for victims of interpersonal violence · in this section
The terms “Indian Tribe”, “Tribal health program”, “Tribal organization”, and “Urban Indian organization” have the meanings given to the terms “Indian tribe”, “Tribal 1 health program”, “tribal organization”, and “Urban Indian organization” in section 1603 of title 25.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 290AAThe Public Health and Welfare · Alcohol and drug prevention or treatment services for Indians and Native Alaskans · in this section
“Tribal organization” means the elected governing body of any Indian tribe or any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled by one or more such bodies or by a board of directors elected or selected by one or more such bodies (or elected by the Indian population to be served by such organization) and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities.
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- 1994–201025 U.S.C. § 1603Indians · Definitions · in this chapter
"Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe (including the tribally recognized intertribal organization of such tribes), as the term "Indian tribe" is defined in section 5304 of title 25, as well as any Indian tribe, band, or community holding a treaty with a State government.
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- 2018–present7 U.S.C. § 2012Agriculture · Definitions · as used in this chapter
“Tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe (including the tribally recognized intertribal organization of such tribes), as the term “Indian tribe” is defined in the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(b)),1 as well as any Indian tribe, band, or community holding a treaty with a State government.
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- 2016–20187 U.S.C. § 2012Agriculture · Definitions · as used in this chapter
"Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe (including the tribally recognized intertribal organization of such tribes), as the term "Indian tribe" is defined in the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(b)), as well as any Indian tribe, band, or community holding a treaty with a State government.
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- 1995–20167 U.S.C. § 2012Agriculture · Definitions · as used in this chapter
“Tribal organization” or “tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: Provided, That in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian tribe, the approval of each such Indian tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant; and
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- 2020–present25 U.S.C. § 5304Indians · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
Tribal organization.—The term "Tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(1)).
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- 2024–202654 U.S.C. § 101703National Park Service and Related Programs · Cooperative management agreements · in this section