S. 1579 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
NATIVE Act
S. 1579 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 16, 2015, sponsored by Brian Schatz with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 114-221
What it does
Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act or the NATIVE Act (Sec. 4) This bill requires the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Interior, and federal agencies with recreational travel or tourism functions to update their management plans and tourism initiatives to include Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 25, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentSep 14, 2016
- Became lawSep 23, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-221. (Sep 23, 2016)
Other Native Americans bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 533: To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that…
- S. 501: New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act
- S. 986: Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act
- H.R. 487: To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.
- S. 184: Native American Children's Safety Act
- H.R. 812: Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
- H.R. 2733: Nevada Native Nations Land Act
- S. 246: Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act
- S. 817: A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe…
- S. 818: A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other…
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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