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H.R. 2973 102nd Congress House

Native American University Act of 1991

Official title: To establish a Native American University, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 23, 1991 See on congress.gov
Education CollegesEducation of IndiansFederal aid to IndiansFederal aid to higher education
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Federal-Indian relationsHigher educationIndian lands
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 13, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
Jul 23, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 23, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 13, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Native American University Act of 1991 - Establishes a Native American University to provide a program of undergraduate and graduate education for Native American youth in the arts and sciences.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the University's Board, to designate a site or an appropriate land area for the establishment of the University. Provides that such site shall be held in trust by the Secretary for American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the University to establish and operate a study program on Native American culture and the care and management of Native Americans by the U.S. Government (including the care and allotment of Indian lands).

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