Indian Preference Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Buy Indian Act Amendments of 1989 - Provides that contracts or grants under Acts authorizing Federal contracts with, or grants to, Indian organizations shall require that preferences in the training and employment, and the awarding of subcontracts and subgrants in connection with the administration of such contracts or grants, be accorded to Indians. Provides that comparable preferences imposed by an Indian tribe shall apply to a procurement activity which is to take place on a tribal reservation if the governing body of the tribe has established an office to enforce such preferences. Requires Federal agencies administering funds appropriated for the benefit of Indians to provide a preference for Indian-owned and Indian-controlled enterprises in the award of any contract in which 51 percent or more of such funds were appropriated for the benefit of Indians. Provides that such preference shall have priority over all Federal procurement preferences. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to authorize preferences in the award of contracts by such agencies if the preferences will help to fulfill the Secretary's responsibilities toward Indians. Requires Federal agencies to implement p…