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Grants for Native American and Native Hawaiian Tourism

This act establishes grant programs to support tourism development for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These communities can receive funds for tourism-related projects, potentially boosting local economies and promoting their cultures.
Key points
New Funding: $35 million in grants are authorized for tourism development from 2025 to 2029.
Community Support: Funds will go to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Multiple Funding Sources: Grants can come from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies like the Departments of Commerce or Transportation.
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Status: Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_612
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2025-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_612.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Funding: $35 million in grants are authorized for tourism development from 2025 to 2029.
  • Community Support: Funds will go to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
  • Multiple Funding Sources: Grants can come from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies like the Departments of Commerce or Transportation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8752; text: CR S8752)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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