S 2796
114th Congress
Senate
Native Americans
Federal-Indian relations
RESPECT Act
Introduced: April 13, 2016
Introduced by:
Rounds, Mike
Republican
· South Dakota
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2016
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 29, 2016
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-401.
Apr 13, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2026-2027)
Apr 13, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act
This bill repeals outdated provisions regarding treatment of Native Americans, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.
What's happening now
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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