S. 209 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act
S. 209 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2019, sponsored by John Hoeven with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-180
What it does
Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 or the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act This bill replaces the Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project with the Tribal Self-Governance Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hoeven (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2020
- Became lawOct 21, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-180. (Oct 21, 2020)
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- S. 216: Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act
- S. 256: Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act
- S. 227: Savanna's Act
- S. 982: Not Invisible Act of 2019
- S. 294: Native American Business Incubators Program Act
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- S. 212: Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020
- H.R. 6237: PRC for Native Veterans Act
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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