What is the difference between Tribal preference and Indian preference?

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Indian preference is a hiring preference for Indians in general. Tribal preference is a preference adopted by a Tribal government that may or may not include a preference for Indians in general, Indians of a particular Tribe, Indians in a particular region, or any combination thereof.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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