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Indigenous Resources

Highlights resources pertaining to Indigenous Peoples, and the focus is on communities Indigenous to Turtle Island (North America)

CARES ACT

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 748, was signed into law. The bill is the third COVID-19 legislative package and includes $2 billion in relief to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The original introduced version of H.R. 748 (S. 3548) had very few provisions for tribal nations. However, in response to Indian Country’s tireless, unified advocacy, the final legislation included an unprecedented level of investment in and resources for tribal response and recovery efforts.

Last Updated: Nov 18, 2024 1:30 PM