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Grants for Native American Tourism
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Grants for Native American Tourism

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate9 months ago
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Senate
House
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.
Native AmericansAlaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsTravel and tourism
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Why This Matters

This bill provides funding to support tourism projects for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. It aims to enhance visitor experiences and promote cultural heritage.

If you are part of a Native American or Native Hawaiian organization, you could receive grant money to boost tourism efforts.
Who this affects
Indian tribes · tribal organizations · Native Hawaiian organizations
What it costs
The bill authorizes $35 million in appropriations for fiscal years 2025 to 2029 for grants to Indian tribes and organizations. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs to give grants to Indian tribes and organizations.
  2. 2Native Hawaiian organizations can also receive grants from the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations.
  3. 3Other federal agencies can provide grants to support tourism for Native American and Native Hawaiian groups.
  4. 4The bill sets aside $35 million for these grants from 2025 to 2029.
  5. 5The goal is to improve tourism and visitor experiences related to Native American cultures.
Read the detailed summary

This bill authorizes grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations for activities related to recreational travel and tourism. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make these grants to and enter into agreements with Indian tribes and tribal organizations; (2) the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations to make these grants to and enter into agreements with Native Hawaiian organizations; and (3) other federal agencies to make these grants to and enter into agreements with tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.

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IntroducedJan 22, 2025
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SenateDec 16, 2025
HouseCurrent

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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