US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

20 U.S.C. § 80q–8

Board of Regents functions with respect to certain agreements and programs

(a)

Priority to be given to Indian organizations with respect to certain agreements

In entering into agreements with museums and other educational and cultural organizations to—
(1)
lend Native American artifacts and objects from any collection of the Smithsonian Institution;
(2)
sponsor or coordinate traveling exhibitions of artifacts and objects; or
(3)
provide training or technical assistance;
the Board of Regents shall give priority to agreements with Indian organizations, including Indian tribes, museums, cultural centers, educational institutions, libraries, and archives. Such agreements may provide that loans or services to such organizations may be furnished by the Smithsonian Institution at minimal or no cost.
(b)

Indian programs

The Board of Regents may establish—
(1)
programs to serve Indian tribes and communities; and
(2)
section 1801(a) of title 25 in cooperation with educational institutions, including tribally controlled colleges or universities (as defined in ), programs to enhance the opportunities for Indians in the areas of museum studies, management, and research.
(c)

Indian Museum Management Fellowships

The Board of Regents shall establish an Indian Museum Management Fellowship program to provide stipend support to Indians for training in museum development and management.

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1991, to carry out subsections (b) and (c).

Pub. L. 101–185, § 10103 Stat. 1342Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 901(d)112 Stat. 1828Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 941(k)(2)(B)122 Stat. 3465(, , ; , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 110–315section 1801(a) of title 25section 1801 of title 252008—Subsec. (b)(2). substituted “tribally controlled colleges or universities (as defined in )” for “tribally controlled community colleges (as defined in )”.

Pub. L. 105–244section 1801 of title 251998—Subsec. (b)(2). made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–244Pub. L. 105–244section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244section 1001 of this titleAmendment by effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as a note under .