What Joe Biden didn't say about tribes and Native businesses Tribal government deadlines could hinder critical funding made available through The American Rescue Plan, and there isnât much time. Author: Chris James Tribal government deadlines could hinder critical funding made available through The American Rescue Plan, and there isnât much time. When he addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28, President Biden had a full agenda to cover, including the help families need to survive the pandemic, literally and economically. One message in particular that tribes needed to hear was left unaddressed. Tribal governments are required to take note of deadlines that could leave them out of critical funding made available through The American Rescue Plan, and there isn’t much time.