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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.
5/27/2025, 2:12 PM
Summary of Bill S 612
The bill seeks to empower Native American and Native Hawaiian communities to develop and promote their cultural heritage and tourism offerings. By providing financial assistance through grants, these organizations will have the resources needed to create and maintain attractions, events, and programs that showcase their unique traditions and history.
In addition to supporting tourism efforts, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes that are not specified in the summary. This could potentially involve additional funding for infrastructure improvements, educational programs, or other initiatives that benefit Native American and Native Hawaiian communities. Overall, Bill 119 s 612 represents a step towards recognizing and supporting the cultural and economic contributions of Native American and Native Hawaiian communities in the tourism industry. By providing grants and resources, these organizations will have the opportunity to thrive and share their rich heritage with visitors from around the world.
Congressional Summary of S 612
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 612
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 612
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
9Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 612
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 612
Comments

Giselle Lowe
6 months ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It seems like it's giving money to certain groups without really explaining why. I'm not sure how this will help anyone in the long run. Will this bill actually make a difference for Native American communities? What are the short term affects of this bill?

Paul Hancock
6 months ago
I fully support this bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act. It is crucial to provide grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to enhance their tourism initiatives. This will not only benefit these communities but also contribute to the overall cultural and economic growth of our nation.

Jeffrey Dickson
6 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It will help Native American tribes and organizations improve their tourism and visitor experience. This is important for preserving their culture and heritage. I wonder how many tribes will benefit from this bill?

