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S. 792 (97th)

Native American Culture and Art Development Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 March 1981

Last action

28 May 1982 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]

Subjects

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21 July 2025

Summary

Native American Culture and Art Development Act - Establishes the Institute of Native American Culture and Arts Development under the direction and control of a Board of Trustees. Sets forth the composition and terms of membership of the Board. Requires that the first Chairman of the Board be appointed by the President, and that subsequent Chairmen be elected by the trustees. Directs the Board to appoint a President to carry out the policies and functions of such Institute. Sets forth the powers of the Board. Authorizes the Board to establish within the Institute: (1) a Center for Culture and Art Studies to include Departments of Arts and Sciences, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Language, and Literature; (2) a Center for Native American Scholars to include research and fellowship programs and publications; (3) a Center for Cultural Exchange to include an inter-American Indian program, marketing and promotion of Indian crafts, promotion of Indian art, exhibits and shows; (4) a Museum of Indian Arts to include the acquisition of Indian art and the curation and exhibition of Indian art; and (5) other related centers or programs. Transfers to the Institute the functions of the Institute of American Indian Arts and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. Makes the laws applicable to such entities applicable to the Institute. Directs the President of the Institute to: (1) submit an annual report to the Congress and the Board concerning the administration of the Institute; and (2) establish an Advisory Committee consisting of Institute students and their parents to make recommendations to the Board. Directs the Board, in conjunction with the Secretary of the Interior and after a period of consultation with Indian tribes and organizations of Native Americans, to designate an existing facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary as the headquarters of the Institute. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer such facility to the Institute. Authorizes appropriations FY 1982 and thereafter to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 24 March 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 11 February 1982

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 April 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 536.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 29 April 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Cohen with amendments. With written report No. 97-376.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 April 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Cohen with amendments. With written report No. 97-376.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 May 1982

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 May 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 May 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 28 May 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

    Source: Committee

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 10 May 1982

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 29 April 1982

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 24 March 1981

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