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S. 1622 (99th)

Native American Culture and Art Development Act

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Introduced

11 September 1985

Last action

29 May 1986 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]

Subjects

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20 June 2025

Summary

Native American Culture and Art Development Act - Establishes a corporation to be known as the Institute of Native American Culture and Arts Development, with a board of trustees including Native Americans from the private sector, appointed by the President, and Members of Congress. Identifies the Institute's primary functions as: (1) scholarly study and instruction in Native American arts and culture; and (2) the establishment of degree-awarding programs in Native American art and culture. Establishes within the Institute: (1) a Center for Culture and Art Studies; and (2) a Center for Research and Cultural Exchange. Establishes the Institute as a nonprofit and tax-exempt organization. Prohibits the Institute from engaging in any political activity regarding elective public office. Transfers to the Institute the functions of the Institute of American Indian Arts. Directs the President of the Institute to submit an annual report to the Congress and the Board. Establishes the Institute of American Indian Arts, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the site of the Institute of Native American Culture and Arts Development. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 11 September 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 May 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 29 May 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 29 May 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews under the authority of the order of May 21, 86 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-312.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 May 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Andrews under the authority of the order of May 21, 86 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-312.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 29 May 1986

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 11 September 1985

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