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Native American Tourism Grant Program Bill

Original title: A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.

November 22, 2024

Native American Affairs Tourism Federal Grants Economic Development Indigenous Rights

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a dedicated $35 million funding stream for tribal and Native Hawaiian tourism initiatives, which will be administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies to support local economic development.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Indian tribes

Tribes are eligible to receive federal grants and enter into agreements for tourism projects under the new program.

Native Hawaiian organizations

These organizations are eligible to receive federal grants and enter into agreements for tourism projects under the new program.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 22, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act) was originally signed into law in 2016 to enhance and integrate Native American tourism into the national tourism strategy. context

Summary

This bill creates a new federal grant program to support tourism projects led by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It authorizes $35 million in total funding to be distributed by various federal agencies between 2023 and 2027.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive these grants?

Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations are eligible to receive grants and enter into agreements under this program.

Which federal agencies will manage these funds?

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies including the Departments of Commerce, Transportation, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and Labor are authorized to issue these grants.

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Expansion of Federal Tourism Support

The bill shifts from general tourism policy to a direct grant-based funding model for tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Native Hawaiian Relations

Connected Entities

organizationOffice of Native Hawaiian Relations“The Office of Native Hawaiian Relations is authorized to make grants to Native H”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The bill will be considered by the House of Representatives.”Map →

organizationTribal organizations“Tribal organizations are also eligible to receive grants.”Map →

organizationIndian tribes“The bill specifically targets Indian tribes for grant funding.”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“The source of the bill's documentation.”Map →

organizationNative Hawaiian organizations“Native Hawaiian organizations can apply for grants under this legislation.”Map →

organizationSenate“The bill was introduced in the Senate.”Map →

organizationBureau of Indian Affairs“The BIA is authorized to make grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations.”Map →

personSecretaries of Commerce, Transportation, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and Labor“These federal agencies can also provide grants under this authority.”Map →

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Controversy10
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