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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.
11/23/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill S 385
Bill 118 s 385, also known as the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act, aims to amend existing legislation to provide grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These grants are intended to support and enhance tourism initiatives within these communities, ultimately improving the overall visitor experience.
The bill seeks to empower these indigenous groups to develop and promote their unique cultural heritage and attractions to tourists. By providing financial assistance through grants, the legislation aims to boost economic development within these communities and create sustainable tourism opportunities.
In addition to providing grants, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to enhancing the tourism experience for visitors to Native American and Native Hawaiian lands. This could include initiatives to improve infrastructure, preserve cultural sites, and promote educational programs that highlight the rich history and traditions of these communities. Overall, Bill 118 s 385 is focused on supporting and empowering indigenous communities to leverage their cultural heritage for economic growth and to provide visitors with a more enriching and authentic tourism experience.
The bill seeks to empower these indigenous groups to develop and promote their unique cultural heritage and attractions to tourists. By providing financial assistance through grants, the legislation aims to boost economic development within these communities and create sustainable tourism opportunities.
In addition to providing grants, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to enhancing the tourism experience for visitors to Native American and Native Hawaiian lands. This could include initiatives to improve infrastructure, preserve cultural sites, and promote educational programs that highlight the rich history and traditions of these communities. Overall, Bill 118 s 385 is focused on supporting and empowering indigenous communities to leverage their cultural heritage for economic growth and to provide visitors with a more enriching and authentic tourism experience.
Congressional Summary of S 385
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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Current Status of Bill S 385
Bill S 385 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since November 21, 2024. Bill S 385 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023. Bill S 385's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of November 22, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 385
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 385
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
- Federal-Indian relations
- Indian social and development programs
- Travel and tourism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 385
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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 385
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