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Provide federal grants to support tourism and visitor experiences for Native American and Native Hawaiian communities.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

The Senate passed S. 612 on December 16, 2025, and the bill now sits in the House for consideration. The House leadership must decide to schedule a floor vote, which is the primary constraint for the bill to move forward. History shows that bills passing one chamber often fail to become law, as the House does not always take up legislation sent over by the Senate.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by 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. (S. 612 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 385 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 385 (118th) →

Vehicles

S. 612 (119th) · Congress authorizes up to $35M for Native tourism grants to tribes and Native Hawaiian groupscurrentS. 385 (118th) · 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.

Who’s behind it

Brian Schatz (D-HI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.