H.R. 6415 — Native American Seeds Act of 2025

This section defines terms for purposes of the Act: (1) "Indian Tribe" and "Tribal organization" as having the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); (2) "Native American seed" as a seed of traditional or cultural significance to an Indian Tribe; and (3) "Secretary" as the Secretary of the Interior.

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture to work with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to (1) determine which seeds are Native American seeds and (2) support tribal efforts to protect Native American seeds, Native American seed banks and related facilities, and traditional agriculture systems of Indian Tribes for nurturing and harvesting such seeds. It further prohibits the Secretary from disclosing, notwithstanding any other provision of law, any information provided by an Indian Tribe for purposes of this section that the tribe identifies as culturally sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise confidential.

This section authorizes no additional funds to carry out the requirements of section 3 and makes those activities subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purposes.