Note: Video feed from Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will go live shortly before 2:30pm Eastern on April 26, 2023.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 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.

According to the committee, 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.

To provide comments during the session, sign up using the pre-registration link on the committee’s media advisory. Comments will be time-limited.

“Because we’ve had an overwhelming response to this listening session and we want to hear from as many people as possible – we’re asking that you tailor your comments to 3 minutes,” the registration form states.

A Listening Session on “The ARTIST Act: Updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.” (April 26, 2023)