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.
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Overview
This bill amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to create a system for providing grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies to offer these grants to support tourism and visitor experiences. The bill also specifically authorizes $35 million in funding for these grants over five years.
Key provisions
- Authorizes grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
- Designates specific agencies (BIA, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and others) to administer the grants.
- Allows these agencies to enter into agreements with tribal entities.
- Establishes a funding authorization of $35,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2029.
Who is affected
- Indian tribes
- Tribal organizations
- Native Hawaiian organizations
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Office of Native Hawaiian Relations
Notable changes
- Expands grant authority under the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act.
- Specifically outlines which federal agencies can participate in grantmaking.
Fiscal impact
$35,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for grants over five fiscal years.
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