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.
Summary
This legislation proposes to expand the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act by authorizing new federal grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These funds would be used to support activities related to recreational travel and tourism, aiming to help these communities build more robust local economies through the visitor industry.
If enacted, the bill would empower the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations to distribute grants and enter into formal agreements with indigenous organizations. Additionally, it would allow other federal agencies to provide similar financial support. For citizens in these communities, this could lead to improved tourism infrastructure, better promotion of cultural heritage sites, and increased economic opportunities tied to outdoor recreation and travel.