Congress·In Committee·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.

Native American Tourism: New Grant Funding

Nov 19, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It recently had a hearing, which shows that it is actively moving forward. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While tourism support is often bipartisan, most bills introduced in the House do not make it past the committee stage without significant leadership backing.

Key Points

This bill would create a new grant program to help Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian groups grow their tourism businesses. It updates an existing law to make sure these groups have the money they need to welcome visitors and share their culture.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations would be in charge of giving out these grants. Other government departments like Transportation and Agriculture could also provide funding for these tourism projects.
Congress would set aside $35 million to be used between 2025 and 2029. This money would help local communities build things like visitor centers, improve historical sites, or create new tours that bring in jobs and money.
By supporting tribal tourism, the bill aims to help these communities become more independent. It gives them the tools to manage how their stories are told to the public while boosting their local economies.

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Milestones

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Nov 19, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Nov 12, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 2, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jul 2, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Jul 2, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E641)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHR 4276

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held

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