BIA
Federal agency responsible for regulations under BIA.
3 regulationsCivil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment: Annual Adjustments
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is adjusting the dollar amounts of fines and penalties it can issue to keep up with inflation. This means the maximum penalties for violations will increase each year to maintain their real purchasing power and ensure penalties remain meaningful deterrents.
Federal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribes
This regulation updates the federal process for recognizing American Indian tribes as official government entities. Federal acknowledgment gives tribes access to federal benefits, services, and the ability to govern their own affairs. The new rules streamline the application process and clarify what tribes need to demonstrate to receive official recognition.
Federal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribes
This federal rule updates the process the Bureau of Indian Affairs uses to officially recognize American Indian tribes that haven't been previously acknowledged by the government. Official recognition gives tribes access to federal funding, services, and the ability to govern themselves and their lands.