S. 325 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
A bill to amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.
S. 325 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2021, sponsored by Lisa Murkowski with 3 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
- Feb 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-41
What it does
This bill extends the deadline, from three years to five years, for the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children to submit its report to the President and Congress. The commission was established to conduct a comprehensive study of federal, state, local, and tribal programs that serve Native children and to develop plans for federal policy related to Native children.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 26, 2021
- Passed the HouseAug 23, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentSep 21, 2021
- Became lawSep 24, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-41. (Sep 24, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Aug 23, 2021 · Passed418–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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