Commerce Commits to Work and Coordinate with Tribes to Support Economic Growth at the White House Tribal Nations Summit

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed Tribal leaders at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit. Secretary Raimondo reiterated the Department’s commitment to working and coordinating with Tribal Nations to ensure Tribal communities have the needed resources for economic growth. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Commerce Department has unprecedented money and resources to invest in communities nationwide—including in infrastructure, job training, broadband access, and regional economies. To date, the Department of Commerce has awarded nearly $2 billion to more than 220 tribal entities to expand high-speed internet access, including network deployment and digital skills, to close the digital divide. In her remarks, Secretary Raimondo reiterated an announcement from July 2023 that another $1 billion in funds are available for that program.