S 1402
117th Congress
Senate
Native Americans
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Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022
Everywhere this bill has been
22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-337.
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 22, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 337 - 79 (Roll no. 545). (text: 12/21/2022 CR H9956-9957)
Dec 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10036-10037)
Dec 21, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1402.
Dec 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9956-9958)
Dec 21, 2022
Mrs. Peltola moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 21, 2022
Held at the desk.
Dec 21, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7289)
Dec 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7289)
Dec 19, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7289)
Dec 2, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 175.
Dec 2, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-45.
Aug 4, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 26, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2022 | House · vote #545 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 337–79 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 6,544 | Schatz, Brian | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-337.
Bill text
5 versions
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- Reported to Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
2
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1402: Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1402/
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