S. 212 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020
S. 212 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2019, sponsored by John Hoeven with 1 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
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-261
What it does
Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020 This bill makes several revisions related to economic development for Native American communities. (Sec. 3) Specifically, the bill establishes duties for the Office of Native American Business Development, including (1) advising the Department of Commerce regarding the relationship between the United States and Indian tribes; and (2) serving as the point of contact for tribes,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hoeven (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 30, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-261. (Dec 30, 2020)
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- 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
- S. 832: A bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the…
- S. 209: PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act
- H.R. 6237: PRC for Native Veterans Act
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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