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.
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Overview
This bill amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to establish grant programs for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These grants will be administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies. The goal is to support activities related to recreational travel and tourism within these communities. The bill also includes an appropriation of $35 million over five years to fund these grant programs.
Key provisions
- Authorizes grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
- Designates specific agencies (BIA, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, and other federal agencies) to administer the grants.
- Provides for agreements between these agencies and tribal entities.
- Allocates $35,000,000 in funding for the grant programs over five fiscal years (2025-2029).
Who is affected
- Indian tribes
- Tribal organizations
- Native Hawaiian organizations
- Federal agencies (Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, etc.)
Notable changes
- Expands the grant authority within the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act.
- Specifically outlines which federal agencies can participate in grant-making.
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