Bill · H.R. 6285· House(119-HR-6285)
Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
- Introduced
- 11/21/2025
- Last activity
- 11/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act. It makes changes to the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act. Specifically, it updates the rules for grants related to Native Hawaiian art and culture. The bill changes who must be included on the governing boards for these grants. It also removes the word private from a section and updates some subparagraphs.
Yes
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically benefits Native Hawaiians by ensuring their direct representation on grant governing boards for cultural and art development.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill amends the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act to empower indigenous communities in cultural decisions.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill ensures Native Hawaiians are included on governing boards for Native Hawaiian art and culture grants, supporting cultural representation and equity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(2)(A) ensures that the governing board for Native Hawaiian art and culture grants must include Native Hawaiians and individuals widely recognized in that field, which is positive because it gives the actual community and experts a direct say in decisions about their own culture and art.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Native Americans+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas