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S. 1579 (114th)

NATIVE Act

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Introduced

16 June 2015

Last action

23 September 2016 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 114-221.

Sponsors

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

4 March 2026

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Summary

Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act or the NATIVE Act Directs the Departments of Commerce and the Interior and each federal agency that has recreational travel or tourism functions or complementary programs to update their management plans and tourism strategies to include Indian tribes and organizations. Requires the plans to outline policy proposals to: identify agency programs that could be used to support tourism capacity building and help sustain tourism infrastructure in Native American communities; develop innovative visitor portals for parks, landmarks, heritage and cultural sites, and assets that showcase the diversity of the indigenous peoples of the United States; share local Native American heritage through the development of interpretive and directional signage that could include local Native American languages; and improve access to transportation programs related to Native American community capacity building for tourism and trade. Directs each agency to consult with Indian tribes and the Native American community to identify appropriate levels of their inclusion in federal tourism activities. Requires Interior to enter into an agreement with an entity with a record in tribal communities of developing and sustaining tourism in a manner that respects and honors native traditions and values to serve as a facilitator between Interior, Commerce, and the Indian tribes and organizations to identify and deliver assistance needed to empower such tribes and organizations to participate fully in the tourism industry. Requires each agency to: (1) help empower Indian tribes and organizations to showcase their heritage, foods, traditions, history, and continuing vitality; (2) support the efforts of Indian tribes and organizations to provide visitor experiences that are authentic and respectful; and (3) enhance efforts to promote understanding and respect for diverse cultures and subcultures in the United States. Authorizes the use of federal grants for which Indian tribes or organizations are eligible to: (1) support efforts to tell their story as the First Peoples of the United States; and (2) use the arts and humanities to help revitalize Native communities, promote economic development, increase livability, and present the uniqueness of the United States to visitors in a way that celebrates its diversity. Directs the Smithsonian Institution to work with Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations to establish long-term partnerships with other museums and educational and cultural organizations to: (1) share collections, exhibitions, interpretive materials, and educational strategies; and (2) conduct joint research and collaborative projects that would support tourism efforts for Indian tribes and organizations.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 2015

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 June 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 October 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 12 January 2016

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 12 January 2016

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 114-201.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 January 2016

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 114-201.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 April 2016

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2423)

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 April 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 April 2016

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 26 April 2016

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 April 2016

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 April 2016

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 27 April 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  14. 29 April 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  15. 12 July 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  16. 12 July 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  17. 13 July 2016

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  18. 13 July 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 6 September 2016

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.

    Source: Calendars

  20. 6 September 2016

    Discharge

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  21. 6 September 2016

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Committee

  22. 6 September 2016

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-721, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  23. 6 September 2016

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-721, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  24. 12 September 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  25. 12 September 2016

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5290-5291)

    Source: Floor

  26. 12 September 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5290-5291)

    Source: Floor

  27. 12 September 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1579.

    Source: Floor

  28. 12 September 2016

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5289-5292)

    Source: Floor

  29. 12 September 2016

    Floor

    Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  30. 14 September 2016

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  31. 14 September 2016

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  32. 23 September 2016

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 114-221.

    Source: President

  33. 23 September 2016

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  34. 23 September 2016

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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