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NATIVE Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 1579

The NATIVE Act, also known as Bill 114 s 1579, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to support economic development in Native American communities by promoting tourism and outdoor recreation on tribal lands.

The NATIVE Act aims to increase access to federal resources for Native American tribes to develop and enhance their tourism and outdoor recreation industries. This includes providing technical assistance, training, and grants to tribes to help them market and promote their cultural and natural resources to visitors.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between federal agencies and tribal governments to ensure that Native American communities have a seat at the table when it comes to decision-making on tourism and outdoor recreation issues. Overall, the NATIVE Act is designed to empower Native American tribes to leverage their unique cultural heritage and natural resources to create economic opportunities for their communities. By supporting tourism and outdoor recreation on tribal lands, the bill aims to promote economic development and job creation in Native American communities across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 1579

Bill S 1579 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2015. Bill S 1579 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on June 16, 2015.  Bill S 1579's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-221. as of September 23, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1579

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1579

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

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