What does DEFINITIONS. of BADGES for Native Communities Act do?

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This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Death investigation” is defined as having the meaning determined by the Attorney General. “Death investigation of interest to Indian Tribes” involves deaths of Indians or investigations on or near Indian land. The “Director” is designated as the Deputy Bureau Director of the Office of Justice Services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. “Federal law enforcement agency” includes the Office of Justice Services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, among others. Several terms, including 'Indian,' 'Indian country,' 'Indian land,' and 'Indian Tribe,' derive their meaning from the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. “Missing persons case of interest to Indian Tribes” involves missing Indians or individuals last seen near Indian land. “Relevant Tribal organization” includes Tribal and urban Indian organizations with expertise in areas like human trafficking and violence against Indigenous persons. “Sexual violence case of interest to Indian Tribes” refers to cases involving allegations of sexual violence as defined in Public Law 90-284. “Unclaimed human remains case of interest to Indian Tribes” involves unclaimed Indian remains or remains found on or near Indian land.

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