S. 982 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Not Invisible Act of 2019
S. 982 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 2019, sponsored by Catherine Cortez Masto with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-166
What it does
Not Invisible Act of 2019 This bill increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians. Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 11, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2020
- Became lawOct 10, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-166. (Oct 10, 2020)
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- S. 216: Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act
- S. 256: Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act
- S. 227: Savanna's Act
- S. 294: Native American Business Incubators Program Act
- S. 832: A bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the…
- S. 209: PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act
- S. 212: Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020
- H.R. 6237: PRC for Native Veterans Act
- H.R. 6535: To deem an urban Indian organization and employees thereof to be a part of the Public Health…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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