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S. 612119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Dec 17, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: 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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S 612 creates a $35M federal grant program from 2025–2029 to fund tourism development in Native American and Native Hawaiian communities.
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S 612 amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to establish a formal grant program for Native tourism development. The federal government could award funds directly to tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Multiple federal agencies are authorized to distribute the grants, giving applicants several agencies to approach for funding.
Federally recognized Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations are the eligible recipients. Members of those communities are the primary people affected by the bill.
If funded, grants could support the development of tourism businesses, cultural programs, and visitor experiences in Native communities. The bill also expands public access to Native cultural tourism as a secondary effect.
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Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.