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Read. Follow. Verify.Native American Tourism Grant Program Bill
Record date · November 22, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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.
- 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
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive these grants?
Which federal agencies will manage these funds?
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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.
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