S. 989 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022
S. 989 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 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
- Mar 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-335
What it does
Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 This act authorizes the Department of Education to make a grant to or enter into a contract with an eligible entity (e.g., an institution of higher education) to establish, operate, and staff a Native American language resource center.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 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: 117-335. (Jan 5, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 22, 2022 · Passed342–71
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Native American Langauge Resource Center Act of 2022House · Dec 22, 2022
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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