Federal Register #2026-21655

USDA seeks nominations for eight Tribal Advisory Committee vacancies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for eight vacancies on its Tribal Advisory Committee; this is a membership notice, not a procurement for products or services. - Buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Tribal Advisory Committee. - Positions: Eight committee vacancies; six appointments are made through the House and Senate Agriculture committees and two through the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. - Eligible nominators: Authorized representatives of Indian tribes, Tribal organizations, or national or regional organizations with relevant expertise. - Nomination materials: A signed nomination letter of no more than two pages, the nominee’s resume or CV (limited to five one-sided pages), and a completed and signed USDA Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information Form (AD-755). - Appointment and participation: Members serve three-year terms. The Committee is expected to meet quarterly, including at least two in-person meetings each year, with virtual meetings between in-person meetings. Candidates and alternates considered for appointment undergo a USDA background check. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no products or services are being requested.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting nominations for eight vacancies on its Tribal Advisory Committee. Eligible Indian tribes, Tribal organizations, and national or regional organizations with relevant expertise may submit nominations. Complete packages must include a nomination letter, the nominee’s resume, and a completed background information form; nominations are due by email by December 8, 2026. Members appointed through this process will serve three-year terms.

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