S. 246 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act
S. 246 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 22, 2015, sponsored by Heidi Heitkamp with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 114-244
What it does
Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children in the Office of Tribal Justice of the Department of Justice.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2015
- Passed the SenateJun 1, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2016
- Became lawOct 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-244. (Oct 14, 2016)
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- H.R. 812: Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
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- H.R. 2733: Nevada Native Nations Land Act
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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