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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
Bill 119 s 612, 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 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.
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
Bill S 612 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2025. Bill S 612 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 18, 2025. Bill S 612's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72. as of May 8, 2025
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
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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