For Planning Purposes Only
April 21, 2023
Contact:
Manu Tupper (Schatz) at press@indian.senate.gov
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 AT 2:30 PM
Committee To Hold Listening Session on Discussion Draft Bill To Update Indian Arts And Crafts Act
WASHINGTON – The Committee will hold a virtual listening session, “The ARTIST Act: Updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act,” on the discussion draft of the Amendments to Respect Traditional Indigenous Skill and Talent (ARTIST) Act of 2023. A one-page summary of the discussion draft is available here.
The ARTIST Act would update the Indian Arts and Crafts Act to support creative economies and strengthen enforcement of current law and protections against counterfeit competition for Native artists and their works. Comments will inform the legislative process and serve as a resource for future discussions on updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Pre-register for the listening session here and indicate your preference to provide comments or listen only.
Event Details:
WHAT:
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Listening Session on Discussion Draft ARTIST Act
REGISTRATION:
WHEN:
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET
LIVESTREAM:
Live video of the event will be available here.
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