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HR8973FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Changes to Native Arts and Culture Grant Rules

Original title: Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act

July 9, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the eligibility and governance requirements for organizations receiving federal funding for Native Hawaiian cultural projects, which may impact how these grants are managed and who is eligible to serve on their oversight boards.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Native Hawaiian cultural organizations

These organizations must now ensure their governing boards include specific representation and that members serve fixed terms to qualify for grants.

Native Hawaiian artists and cultural experts

These individuals are now explicitly required to be included on the governing boards of grant-receiving entities.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Peltola, and Mr. Case are members of the U.S. House of Representatives. context
  • The Committee on Education and the Workforce is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for oversight of education and labor-related legislation. context

Summary

This bill updates the rules for federal grants supporting Native Hawaiian art and culture, specifically changing how s for these projects are structured. It also removes a specific restriction on private entities regarding the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is affected by these changes?
Organizations and individuals involved in Native Hawaiian art and culture grant programs, specifically those required to establish s.
What is the main goal of the bill?
To update the governance and eligibility criteria for federal grants related to Native Hawaiian art and culture.

Why It Matters

The bill changes the eligibility and governance requirements for organizations receiving federal funding for Native Hawaiian cultural projects, which may impact how these grants are managed and who is eligible to serve on their oversight boards.

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policy shift90% confidence

Governance Standardization

The bill shifts from general oversight to requiring specific demographic and professional representation on governing boards for Native Hawaiian cultural grants.

Connected Entities

dateJuly 9, 2024The date the bill was introducedMap →
organizationNative HawaiiansRequired to be included in the governing board for Native Hawaiian art and cultuMap →
organizationCommittee on Education and the WorkforceThe committee the bill was referred toMap →
personMs. TokudaIntroduced the billMap →
personMr. CaseCo-sponsored the billMap →
personMrs. PeltolaCo-sponsored the billMap →
bill_numberH.R. 8973The bill numberMap →
other20 U.S.C. 4441The section of the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture aMap →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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