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S. 989 117th Congress Senate

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022

Official title: A bill to establish a Native American language resource center in furtherance of the policy set forth in the Native American Languages Act.

Introduced: March 25, 2021 Introduced by: Brian Schatz Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
Native Americans Academic performance and assessmentsAdult education and literacyAlaska Natives and HawaiiansEducation programs funding
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Educational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsForeign language and bilingual programsHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsMinority educationPreschool educationRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curricula
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-335.
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): 342 - 71 (Roll no. 544). (text: 12/21/2022 CR H9955)
Dec 22, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10035-10036)
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. 989.
Dec 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9955-9956)
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 S7290-7291)
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 S7290-7291)
Dec 19, 2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7290)
Dec 19, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7289-7291)
Dec 2, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
Dec 2, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-46.
Aug 4, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 26, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 22, 2022 House · vote #544 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 342–71 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 6,545 Schatz, Brian In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Dec 19, 2022
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 Latest action January 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-335.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. The center must serve as a resource to improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages, further Native American language use and acquisition, and support the revitalization and reclamation of Native American languages.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2271 Identical bill Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2021
 Bill text 5 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
R
Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Aug 5, 2021
 D
Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Mar 25, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 989: Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-989/
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