S. 1402 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022
S. 1402 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2021, sponsored by Brian Schatz with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-337
What it does
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022 This act directs the President to review whether federal agencies are in compliance with requirements to promote the use of Native American languages and make recommendations to improve interagency coordination to support the use of these languages. It also requires the Administration for Native Americans to survey the use of Native American languages in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-337. (Jan 5, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 22, 2022 · Passed337–79
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021House · Dec 22, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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