Contact Congress about H.R. 4276: 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.

H.R. 4276 lets federal agencies give grants to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations for tourism projects. It sets aside $35 million over five years to fund these efforts.

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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Latest action on H.R. 4276: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Who this affects: This bill directly affects Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations that want federal funding for tourism projects. It also involves several federal agencies that would run the grant programs. Local communities near tribal lands could benefit from increased tourism and economic activity.

Why this matters: This bill could give Native communities more direct access to federal money for tourism projects. Tourism can create jobs, support small businesses, and help share Native cultures with visitors. By involving multiple federal agencies, the bill tries to connect tourism with transportation, workforce training, and other support services.

Key provisions in H.R. 4276

• Creates a new section called 'Native American Tourism Grant Programs' in the existing Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act.
• The Bureau of Indian Affairs Director can give grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations to support the Act's goals.
• The Office of Native Hawaiian Relations Director can give grants to Native Hawaiian organizations.
• Other federal agencies, including Commerce, Transportation, Agriculture, HHS, and Labor, can also give grants to tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
• All grants must serve the purposes already listed in section 2 of the existing Act, like promoting Native tourism.

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H.R. 4276 lets federal agencies give grants to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations for tourism projects. It sets aside $35 million over five years to fund these efforts.

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