r/title-25-INDIANS wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 25 defines, in section order.
“Under Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary for Indian Affairs established under section 5633(a) of this title .
“confer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “confer” has the meaning given the term in section 1660d of this title . (2) Databases
“databases” applies throughout its chapter
The term “databases” means— (A) the National Crime Information Center database; (B) the Combined DNA Index System; (C) the Next Generation Identification System; and (D) any other database relevant to responding to cases of missing or murdered Indians, including that under the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. (3) Indian
“Indian” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian” means a member of an Indian Tribe. (4) Indian country
“Indian country” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian country” has the meaning given the term in section 1151 of title 18 . (5) Indian land
“Indian land” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian land” means Indian lands, as defined in section 4302 of this title . (6) Indian Tribe
“Indian Tribe” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term “Indian tribe” in section 5304 of this title . (7) Law enforcement agency
“law enforcement agency” applies throughout its chapter
The term “law enforcement agency” means a Tribal, Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency.
“business incubator” applies throughout its chapter
The term “business incubator” means an organization that— (A) provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses; and (B) is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services, including— (i) access to capital, business education, and counseling; (ii) networking opportunities; (iii) mentorship opportunities; and (iv) other services intended to aid in developing a business. (2) Eligible applicant
“eligible applicant” applies throughout its chapter
The term “eligible applicant” means an applicant eligible to apply for a grant under section 5803(b) of this title . (3) Indian tribe
“Indian tribe” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of this title . (4) Institution of higher education
“institution of higher education” applies throughout its chapter
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20 . (5) Native American; Native
“Native” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “Native American” and “Native” have the meaning given the term “Indian” in section 5304 of this title . (6) Native business
“Native American” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “Native American” and “Native” have the meaning given the term “Indian” in section 5304 of this title . (6) Native business
“Native business” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Native business” means a business concern that is at least 51-percent owned and controlled by 1 or more Native Americans. (7) Native entrepreneur
“Native entrepreneur” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Native entrepreneur” means an entrepreneur who is a Native American. (8) Program
“program” applies throughout its chapter
The term “program” means the program established under section 5803(a) of this title . (9) Reservation
“reservation” applies throughout its chapter
The term “reservation” has the meaning given the term in section 1452 of this title . (10) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (11) Tribal college or university
“tribal college or university” applies throughout its chapter
The term “tribal college or university” has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in section 1059c(b) of title 20 .
“applicable Bureau office” applies throughout its chapter
The term “applicable Bureau office” means— (A) a Regional office of the Bureau; (B) an Agency office of the Bureau; or (C) a Land Titles and Records Office of the Bureau. (2) Bureau
“Bureau” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Bureau” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (3) Director
“Director” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Director” means the Director of the Bureau. (4) First certified title status report
“first certified title status report” applies throughout its chapter
The term “first certified title status report” means the title status report needed to verify title status on Indian land. (5) Indian land
“Indian land” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Indian land” has the meaning given the term in section 162.003 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on May 4, 2026 ). (6) Land mortgage
“land mortgage” applies throughout its chapter
The term “land mortgage” means a mortgage obtained by an individual Indian who owns a tract of trust land for the purpose of— (A) home acquisition; (B) home construction; (C) home improvements; or (D) economic development. (7) Leasehold mortgage
“leasehold mortgage” applies throughout its chapter
The term “leasehold mortgage” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument that pledges the leasehold interest of a lessee as security for a debt or other obligation owed by the lessee to a lender or other mortgagee. (8) Mortgage package
“mortgage package” applies throughout its chapter
The term “mortgage package” means a proposed residential leasehold mortgage, business leasehold mortgage, land mortgage, or right-of-way document submitted to an applicable Bureau office under section 5902(a)(1) of this title . (9) Relevant Federal agency
“relevant Federal agency” applies throughout its chapter
The term “relevant Federal agency” means any of the following Federal agencies that guarantee or make direct mortgage loans on Indian land: (A) The Department of Agriculture. (B) The Department of Housing and Urban Development. (C) The Department of Veterans Affairs. (10) Right-of-way document
“right-of-way document” applies throughout its chapter
The term “right-of-way document” has the meaning given the term in section 169.2 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on May 4, 2026 ). (11) Subsequent certified title status report
“subsequent certified title status report” applies throughout its chapter
The term “subsequent certified title status report” means the title status report needed to identify any liens against a residential, business, or land lease on Indian land.