For each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, the Secretary shall pay to each Indian tribe that has an approved tribal family assistance plan a tribal family assistance grant for the fiscal year in an amount equal to the amount determined under subparagraph (B), which shall be reduced for a fiscal year, on a pro rata basis for each quarter, in the case of a tribal family assistance plan approved during a fiscal year for which the plan is to be in effect, and shall reduce the grant payable under section 603(a)(1) of this title to any State in which lies the service area or areas of the Indian tribe by that portion of the amount so determined that is attributable to expenditures by the State.
The amount determined under this subparagraph is an amount equal to the total amount of the Federal payments to a State or States under section 603 of this title (as in effect during such fiscal year) for fiscal year 1994 attributable to expenditures (other than child care expenditures) by the State or States under parts A and F (as so in effect) for fiscal year 1994 for Indian families residing in the service area or areas identified by the Indian tribe pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(C) of this section.
The Secretary shall use State submitted data to make each determination under clause (i).
If an Indian tribe or tribal organization disagrees with State submitted data described under subclause (I), the Indian tribe or tribal organization may submit to the Secretary such additional information as may be relevant to making the determination under clause (i) and the Secretary may consider such information before making such determination.
For each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, the Secretary shall pay to each eligible Indian tribe that proposes to operate a program described in subparagraph (C) a grant in an amount equal to the amount received by the Indian tribe in fiscal year 1994 under section 682(i) of this title (as in effect during fiscal year 1994).
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "eligible Indian tribe" means an Indian tribe or Alaska Native organization that conducted a job opportunities and basic skills training program in fiscal year 1995 under section 682(i) of this title (as in effect during fiscal year 1995).
Each Indian tribe to which a grant is made under this paragraph shall use the grant for the purpose of operating a program to make work activities available to such population and such service area or areas as the tribe specifies.
Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated $7,633,287 for each fiscal year specified in subparagraph (A) for grants under subparagraph (A).
The Secretary of Labor shall award a grant in accordance with this paragraph to an Indian tribe for each fiscal year specified in section 603(a)(5)(H) of this title for which the Indian tribe is a welfare-to-work tribe, in such amount as the Secretary of Labor deems appropriate, subject to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.
An Indian tribe shall be considered a welfare-to-work tribe for a fiscal year for purposes of this paragraph if the Indian tribe meets the following requirements:
Section 603(a)(5)(C) of this title shall apply to funds provided to Indian tribes under this paragraph in the same manner in which such section applies to funds provided under section 603(a)(5) of this title.
The Secretary of Labor may waive or modify the application of a provision of section 603(a)(5)(C) (other than clause (viii) thereof) of this title with respect to an Indian tribe to the extent necessary to enable the Indian tribe to operate a more efficient or effective program with the funds provided under this paragraph.
Within 90 days after August 5, 1997, the Secretary of Labor, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to implement this paragraph.
Any Indian tribe that desires to receive a tribal family assistance grant shall submit to the Secretary a 3-year tribal family assistance plan that-
The Secretary shall approve each tribal family assistance plan submitted in accordance with paragraph (1).
Nothing in this section shall preclude the development and submission of a single tribal family assistance plan by the participating Indian tribes of an intertribal consortium.
The Secretary, with the participation of Indian tribes, shall establish for each Indian tribe receiving a grant under this section minimum work participation requirements, appropriate time limits for receipt of welfare-related services under the grant, and penalties against individuals-
Nothing in this section shall preclude an Indian tribe from seeking emergency assistance from any Federal loan program or emergency fund.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of the Secretary to maintain program funding accountability consistent with-
Section 606 of this title shall apply to an Indian tribe with an approved tribal assistance plan in the same manner as such section applies to a State, except that section 606(c) of this title shall be applied by substituting "section 612(a)" for "section 603(a)".
Section 611 of this title shall apply to an Indian tribe with an approved tribal family assistance plan.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, and except as provided in paragraph (2), an Indian tribe in the State of Alaska that receives a tribal family assistance grant under this section shall use the grant to operate a program in accordance with requirements comparable to the requirements applicable to the program of the State of Alaska funded under this part. Comparability of programs shall be established on the basis of program criteria developed by the Secretary in consultation with the State of Alaska and such Indian tribes.
An Indian tribe described in paragraph (1) may apply to the appropriate State authority to receive a waiver of the requirement of paragraph (1).
1See References in Text note below.
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EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTPart F, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(B)(i), was classified to section 681 et seq. of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104-193, title I, §108(e), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2167.Section 682 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), (B), was repealed by Pub. L. 104-193, title I, §108(e), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2167.The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in subsecs. (b)(1)(F) and (e)(2), is Pub. L. 93-638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, which was classified principally to subchapter II (§450 et seq.) of chapter 14 of Title 25, Indians, prior to editorial reclassification as chapter 46 (§5301 et seq.) of Title 25. Section 5 of the Act was classified to section 450c of Title 25 prior to editorial reclassification as section 5305 of Title 25. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of Title 25 and Tables.
PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 612, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, §412, as added June 17, 1980, Pub. L. 96-272, title III, §303, 94 Stat. 528; amended Aug. 13, 1981, Pub. L. 97-35, title XXIII, §2306(b), 95 Stat. 846; Sept. 3, 1982, Pub. L. 97-248, title I, §155(a), 96 Stat. 397, related to prorating shelter allowance for AFDC family living with another household, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104-193, §103(a)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 105-33, title V, §5514(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 620.
AMENDMENTS2017-Subsec. (a)(1)(A), (2)(A). Pub. L. 115-31 substituted "each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018" for "fiscal year 2012".2012-Subsec. (a)(1)(A), (2)(A). Pub. L. 112-96 substituted "fiscal year 2012" for "each of fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003".2003-Subsec. (a)(1)(A), (2)(A). Pub. L. 108-40 substituted "2002, and 2003" for "and 2002".2000-Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 106-554 substituted "603(a)(5)(H)" for "603(a)(5)(I)". 1999-Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 106-113 substituted "clause (viii)" for "clause (vii)".1997- Pub. L. 105-33, §5514(c), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 104-193, §103(a)(1), which enacted this section. Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(a), inserted "which shall be reduced for a fiscal year, on a pro rata basis for each quarter, in the case of a tribal family assistance plan approved during a fiscal year for which the plan is to be in effect," before "and shall". Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(b), substituted "For each of fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, the Secretary shall pay to each eligible Indian tribe that proposes to operate a program described in subparagraph (C)" for "The Secretary shall pay to each eligible Indian tribe for each of fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002".Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(c), substituted "such population and such service area or areas as the tribe specifies" for "members of the Indian tribe". Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(d), substituted "$7,633,287" for "$7,638,474".Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105-33, §5001(c), added par. (3).Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(f), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g). Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(e), substituted "(b), and (c)" for "and (b)".Subsecs. (g) to (i). Pub. L. 105-33, §5508(f), redesignated subsecs. (f) to (h) as (g) to (i), respectively.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 108-40 effective July 1, 2003, see section 8 of Pub. L. 108-40 set out as a note under section 603 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2000 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 106-554 effective Oct. 1, 2000, see section 1(a)(1) [title I, §107(d)] of Pub. L. 106-554 set out as a note under section 603 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1999 AMENDMENTFor effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 106-113 see section 1000(a)(4) [title VIII, §801(e)] of Pub. L. 106-113 set out as a note under section 603 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 5508 of Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in section 103(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193 at the time such section 103(a) became law, see section 5518(a) of Pub. L. 105-33 set out as a note under section 602 of this title. Amendment by section 5514(c) of Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in the provision of Pub. L. 104-193 amended at the time the provision became law, see section 5518(d) of Pub. L. 105-33 set out as a note under section 862a of Title 21, Food and Drugs.
EFFECTIVE DATESection effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104-193 as amended, set out as a note under section 601 of this title.
- Consortium
- The term "Consortium" means the High-Performance Green Building Partnership Consortium created in response to section 17092(c)(1) of this title to represent the private sector in a public-private partnership to promote high-performance green buildings and zero-net-energy commercial buildings.
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1See References in Text note below.
- United States
- The term "United States" means (but only for purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph) the fifty States and the District of Columbia.