ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

SEC. 6302. [7 U.S.C. 2671] ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) Definition.—In this section, the term ʻtribally designated housing entity’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103). (b) In General.—The Secretary shall, in coordination with the Office of Tribal Relations established under section 309 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6921), provide technical assistance to improve access by Tribal entities to rural development programs funded by the Department of Agriculture through available cooperative agreement authorities of the Secretary. (c) Technical Assistance.—Technical assistance provided under subsection (b) shall address the unique challenge of Tribal governments, Tribal producers, Tribal businesses, Tribal business entities, and tribally designated housing entities in accessing Department of Agriculture-supported rural infrastructure, rural cooperative development, rural business and industry, rural housing, and other rural development activities.