H.R. 4276 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jul 2, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds tourism grants for tribal organizations
This bill authorizes federal agencies to give grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These grants would support activities related to recreational travel and tourism. The Bureau of Indian Affairs would handle grants to tribes and tribal organizations, while the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations would manage grants to Native Hawaiian organizations.
How it affects you
If you're a member of an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, your community could receive funding to develop or expand tourism activities. For visitors, this could mean more tourism opportunities and visitor experiences in tribal and Native Hawaiian communities. Most other Americans would not be directly affected.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 2, 2025)
This bill authorizes grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations for activities related to recreational travel and tourism.
Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make these grants to and enter into agreements with Indian tribes and tribal organizations; (2) the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations to make these grants to and enter into agreements with Native Hawaiian organizations; and (3) other federal agencies to make these grants to and enter into agreements with tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4276
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case (D-HI-1) · Introduced Jul 2, 2025 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 19, 2025: “Subcommittee Hearings Held”